A Review of the Legal Framework on Production Sharing Agreements in the Oil and Gas Industry. The Ugandan Case Study

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
• Introduction
• Background of Uganda's oil and gas industry.
• Statement of the Problem
• Purpose/Significance
• Objectives of the study
• Research Questions
• Scope of the Study
• Chapter synopsis
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• Introduction
• Summary of Literature Review
• Overview of PSAs in other African countries: NIGERIA
• Challenges of relying on PSAs as a contractual regime in the oil and gas sector
• Conclusion
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• Legal Context and Research Setting.
• Research Design
• Area of Study
• Research Method
• Sample and Sampling Techniques
• Data Collection Strategy/Methods
• Documentary Review
• Data Analysis Plan
• Case study approach
• Ethical Considerations
• Conclusion
• CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
• Introduction
• Recap of research objectives
• Synchronizing Primary and Secondary findings
• The legal frameworks on PSAs in Uganda's oil and gas industry.
• The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
• The Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013 (the Upstream Act)
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the legal framework surrounding production sharing agreements (PSAs) in Uganda's oil and gas industry. It aims to analyze the legal framework for PSAs, identify key challenges, and offer recommendations for improvement. The research utilizes a case study approach, focusing on the Ugandan context.

• Legal framework for PSAs in Uganda's oil and gas industry
• Challenges of relying on PSAs as a contractual regime in the oil and gas sector
• The role of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013
• Comparative analysis of PSAs in other African countries, particularly Nigeria
• Recommendations for improving the legal framework for PSAs in Uganda

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter provides an introduction to the study, outlining its background, purpose, objectives, research questions, and scope. Chapter Two delves into the literature review, exploring existing research on PSAs in the oil and gas industry, particularly within an African context. It examines the challenges associated with relying on PSAs as a contractual regime. Chapter Three presents the research methodology employed, outlining the legal context, research design, data collection methods, and ethical considerations. Chapter Four presents the results and analysis of the study, drawing on both primary and secondary data sources to assess the legal framework for PSAs in Uganda's oil and gas industry.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this dissertation is the legal framework of production sharing agreements (PSAs) in Uganda's oil and gas industry. Key concepts explored include the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, and the challenges and benefits of PSAs as a contractual regime. This research also examines the experience of other African countries, particularly Nigeria, in utilizing PSAs within the oil and gas sector.