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Department of Petroleum and Energy (DPE)

 

In Papua New Guinea, the oil and gas sector is overseen by the Department of Petroleum and Energy (DPE). The DPE is a government agency responsible for regulating the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources in Papua New Guinea.

The DPE plays a number of key roles in the oil and gas sector, including:

  1. Issuing licenses and permits for oil and gas exploration and development
  2. Regulating the environmental impacts of oil and gas activities
  3. Promoting the development of the oil and gas sector and attracting investment
  4. Providing technical advice and assistance to the government and industry stakeholders
  5. Collaborating with other agencies and organizations to support the sustainable development of the oil and gas sector in Papua New Guinea.

The DPE works closely with other government agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure that the oil and gas sector in Papua New Guinea is developed in a responsible and sustainable manner, for the benefit of the people of Papua New Guinea.

 

 

Important facts about the Department of Petroleum and Energy (DPE):

  1. The Department of Petroleum and Energy (DPE) is a government agency responsible for regulating the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources in Papua New Guinea.
  2. The DPE is headquartered in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea.
  3. The DPE plays a number of key roles in the oil and gas sector, including issuing licenses and permits, regulating the environmental impacts of oil and gas activities, promoting the development of the sector, and providing technical advice and assistance.
  4. The DPE works to ensure that the oil and gas sector in Papua New Guinea is developed in a responsible and sustainable manner, for the benefit of the people of Papua New Guinea.
  5. The DPE collaborates with other government agencies and industry stakeholders to support the sustainable development of the oil and gas sector.
  6. The oil and gas sector is a significant contributor to the economy of Papua New Guinea, and the DPE plays a key role in regulating and promoting the growth of the sector.

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