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Ministry of Energy Updates Rules for Subsoil Use Monitoring

The Ministry of Energy has recently made amendments to the Rules for monitoring subsoil users’ compliance with the terms and conditions of subsoil use contracts. These changes aim to enhance the monitoring process and ensure that subsoil users are adhering to their contractual obligations.

One significant change is the inclusion of legal grounds for including subsoil users in the annual list of visits. This inclusion is based on the inspection agency’s inability to confirm compliance with contractual terms through report analysis. Additionally, the notice provided to subsoil users must now specify the subject of the visit, duration, period visited, and the composition of the visiting committee.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Energy has revised the rules for determining the amount of damage caused by subsoil users of hydrocarbons and uranium due to violations of subsoil use requirements. The amount of damage will now be calculated based on the average cost of product prices for the reporting period, regardless of whether the products were sold during that period.

In another development, the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development has restated the Rules for transitioning to the licensing mode of subsoil use for common and solid minerals. These restated rules introduce changes in the procedure and document requirements for re-issuing subsoil use rights.

Overall, these updates aim to streamline the monitoring and enforcement processes related to subsoil use contracts, ensuring that subsoil users comply with their contractual obligations and environmental regulations.