OIL AND GAS LAW

Aloys & Associates has extensive knowledge-based approach and dedication to quality and safety which allow us to provide innovative legal solutions to our clients invested or those interested in investing in the oil and gas industry in Tanzania. We advise investors on the legal and regulatory regime that governs the petroleum sector in Tanzania.

As it is with the land, all title and control over petroleum on any land in Tanzania vests with the Government, In Tanzania, the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) regulates upstream activities whereas midstream and downstream activities are regulated by Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA). The Government through Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (Mandated National Oil Company) maintains a 25% participating interest in upstream activities. The National Oil Company has exclusive petroleum rights and any operations must be through joint venture.

The Firm has expertise to facilitate its clients in handling all legal matters in relation to oil and gas while recognizing all the stakeholders’ needs in large- and small-scale projects. With our knowledge, transactional capability and wide-ranging skills in finance, corporate, tax, real estate, environmental and competition law, we can deliver integrated legal services that are unparalleled to assist our clients in realizing their investment goals.