Llisted below some of the activities for which permit and licenses may be required. It should be checked in advance whether any permits are required, what the procedure is for the submission of applications, etc.
The exploration license describes how the exploration activities will be carried out, in particular the actions for which prior notice is required and the conditions which have to be complied with. For example, a well may not be spudded until a drilling or work programme has been submitted and approved and it will list the information required. This document may also modify the regulations which would otherwise apply. It may specify which material for use in the exploration activities may be imported free of duty, or give other concessions and the company may formally have to import all the material and equipment, including the drilling rig.
- General imports and exports (check whether a master list system is in operation)
- Import/export of aircraft, including spare parts
- Import/export/storage/transport/use of radioactive materials (wireline logging tools)
- Import/export/storage/transport/use of explosives (CST, Casing cutters, packer setting tools, etc.)
- Purchase of fuel
- Storage of fuels and lubricants
- Use of Radios (and frequency allocation) including air and marine navigation beacons and paging systems. Check whether tunable radios are allowed, or only "channelised" fixed frequency crystals.
- Use of satellite communications.
- Entry/Re-entry visas and work/residence permits. It is useful to make a list of requirements by nationalities and circulate to C.O. and contractors.
- Access to "air-side" of an international airport for operational flights, or for "meet and greet" activities.
- Access to restricted areas
- Operation of a foreign-flagged vessel in inland or coastal waters. Possible waiver of requirement to carry a pilot.
- Operation of a foreign-registered aircraft and validation of crew's licences
- Utilisation of a private airstrip/helipad
- Movement of wide loads
- Disposal of waste (kitchen, oily, etc)
- Movement of expatriates
- Classification of supply base warehouse as "bonded"
- Foreign exchange transactions
- Driving licences
- Fresh water supply
- work permit, visa etc.