DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xvj65b/gabon_upstream) has announced the addition of the “Gabon Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report – New Petroleum Code Increases Fiscal Burden Ahead of Deepwater Round” report to their offering.

Gabon Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report – New Petroleum Code Increases Fiscal Burden Ahead of Deepwater Round, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Gabon’s upstream oil and gas sector. The report sets out in detail the contractual framework under which firms must operate in the industry, clearly defining factors affecting profitability and quantifying the state’s take from hydrocarbon production. Considering political, economic and industry specific variables, the report also analyses future trends for Gabon’s upstream oil and gas investment climate.

Scope

– Overview of current fiscal terms governing upstream oil and gas operations in Gabon

– Assessment of the current fiscal regime’s state take and attractiveness to investors

– Charts illustrating the regime structure, and legal and institutional frameworks

– Detail on legal framework and governing bodies administering the industry

– Levels of upfront payments and taxation applicable to oil and gas production

– Information on application of fiscal and regulatory terms to specific licenses

– Outlook on future of fiscal and regulatory terms in Gabon

Key Topics Covered:

1 Tables & Figures

2 Regime Overview

3 Fiscal Take Assessment

4 Key Fiscal Terms – Production Sharing Agreements

4.1 Upfront Payments

4.2 Cost Recovery

4.3 Profit Sharing

4.4 Direct Taxation

4.5 Indirect Taxation

4.6 State Participation

5 Fiscal Terms – Concession Agreements

5.1 Upfront Payments

5.2 Direct Taxation

6 Regulation and Licensing

6.1 Legal Framework

6.2 Institutional Framework

6.3 Licensing Process

6.4 License Terms

7 Outlook

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