Decision No. 37/2005/QD-BCN of the Ministry of Industry stipulates regulations for the preservation and abandonment of oil and gas wells, applicable to relevant organizations in the oil and gas sector. Notably, this decision replaces previous regulations.
Scope of application
Relevant organizations in the oil and gas sector include the Department of Energy and Oil and Gas, the Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments and Directors of Bureaus under the Ministry, Directors of Industrial Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, the General Director of the State Oil Corporation, and Heads of related units.
Key points
- Relevant organizations → shall implement the Regulations for the Preservation and Abandonment of Oil and Gas Wells pursuant to this decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring safety and efficiency in the preservation and abandonment of oil and gas wells.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for organizations in implementing new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this decision apply to?
This decision applies to relevant organizations in the oil and gas sector, including the Department of Energy and Oil and Gas, the Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments and Directors of Bureaus under the Ministry, Directors of Industrial Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, the General Director of the State Oil Corporation, and Heads of related units.
When does this decision take effect?
This decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Are previous regulations contrary to this decision abolished?
Yes, previous regulations contrary to this decision are abolished.
Does this decision take effect immediately upon issuance?
No, this decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
What must relevant organizations do according to this decision?
Relevant organizations must carry out the preservation and abandonment of oil and gas wells in accordance with the regulations issued together with this decision.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the issuance of the Regulations on the Preservation and Abandonment of Oil and Gas Wells
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THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY
Pursuant to the Petroleum Law dated July 6, 1993 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Petroleum Law dated June 9, 2000;
Pursuant to Decree No. 48/2000/NĐ-CP dated September 12, 2000 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Petroleum Law;
Pursuant to Decree No. 55/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 28, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry;
At the proposal of the Director of the Energy and Oil Department,
DECISION:
Article 1. The Regulations on the Preservation and Abandonment of Oil and Gas Wells are hereby promulgated along with this Decision.
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. All previous provisions contrary to this Decision are abolished.
Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments under the Ministry, the Directors of Industry Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities, the General Directors of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation, and the Heads of relevant units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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