Onshore oil and gas exploration in Northern Ireland: regulation and best practice

Date published: 29 June 2018

The Department for the Economy (DfE) grants petroleum licences “to explore for, bore for and get” petroleum in Northern Ireland under powers granted by the Petroleum (Production) Act (Northern Ireland) 1964. This presentation outlines the regulations and best practice guidelines for onshore oil and gas exploration in Northern Ireland.

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