Section 45A of the Petroleum Act 1998, Scotland2

1

Section 45A (abandoned wells) of the Petroleum Act 19983 is amended as follows.

2

In subsections (2), (4)(b), (5) and (6), for “OGA” substitute “appropriate authority”.

3

In subsection (10)—

a

before the definition of “petroleum licence” insert—

  • “appropriate authority” means—

    1. a

      in relation to a person who has drilled, or commenced drilling, a well in the Scottish onshore area in pursuance of a petroleum licence, the Scottish Ministers;

    2. b

      otherwise, the OGA;

b

after the definition of “petroleum licence” insert—

  • “Scottish onshore area” has the meaning given in section 8A(3);