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REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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NOTICE TO JURORS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that one of the Masters of the High Court of Justice will sit in Chambers at the Supreme Court at
Port-of-Spain on WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY, 2023 at 8.00 o’clock in the forenoon for the purpose of hearing applications by persons for
exemption from serving as Jurors at the Session to be held at the Hall of Justice, Port-of-Spain, Convocation Hall on
Wednesday 1st February, 2023 at 8.00 o’clock in the fornoon.

All such applications should be made in writing and submitted by emailing it to juryHOJ@ttlawcourts.org or by delivering it to the
Criminal Registry, Hall of Justice, Port-of-Spain.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2022.

LA-VANNA BOUYEA
(2 ins.) Assistant Registrar, Hall of Justice
Port-of-Spain

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that one of the Masters of the High Court of Justice will sit in Chambers at the Supreme Court at
San Fernando on WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY, 2023 at 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of hearing applications by persons for
exemption from serving as Jurors at a Session to be held at the Court Office No. 271 Naparima-Mayaro Road, Princes Town on
Wednesday 1st February, 2023 and every other hearing after to be held at the Supreme Court, San Fernando.

All such applications should be made in writing by emailing it to JurySFO@ttlawcourts.org or by delivering it to the
Criminal Registry, San Fernando.

Applications made after that date may not be entertained.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2022.

K. GRAY
(2 ins.) Acting Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court
San Fernando.
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Government of th nidad and To

Tobago
Ministry of Energy andd Energy Industries
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBL
LIC OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Public Statement of the Ministry of
of E
Energy and
dEEnergy IIndustries
d t i
FREEDOM OF
F INFORMATION ST
TA
AT
TEMENT UPDA
AT
TE 2021-20222
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIONS 7, 8 AND 9 OF THE FREEDOM OF
F INFORMA
AT
TION ACT CHAP
PTER 22:02
In accordance with sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act Chap 22:02 (FOIA) the Ministry
M of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) is required by law to publish
sh this statement,
which lists the documents and information generally available to the public.
The FOIA A gives members of the public:
1) A legal right for each person to access information held by the MEEI;
2) A legal right for each person to have personal information relating to himself/herself amended wherre it is held by MEEI and such information is incomplete, incorrect or mislead
ading;
3) A legal right to obtain reasons for adverse decisions made regarding an applicant’s request for information
rmation under the FOIA; and
4) A legal right to complain to the Ombudsman and to apply to the High Court for judicial review to challenge
ch adverse decisions made under the FOIA.

SECTION 7 STATEMENTS
SECTION 7 (1)(a)(i)
MEEI: FUNCTIONS
The main policy goal for the energy and minerals sectors is to optimally utilise the country’s hydrocarbon
bon and mineral resources by ensuring its efffficient administration in order to obtain
ob the greatest
returns to the country for the benefit of all citizens. The energy and minerals sectors are primarily administered
ministered by the MEEI whose portfolio encompasses the following:

1) management and regulation of oil and gas operations; upstream activities; downstream marketing activities; and the petroleum services industry;
2) development and implementation of a wide range of policies related to the energy sector viz. fiscal,, environmental, pricing and industry;
3) policy management and control of state-owned energy-based companies; and
4) management and regulation of the minerals sector.

The following State Enterprises fall under the portfolio of the MEEI:

Wholly Owned Enterprises MEEI DIVISIONS

IVISIONS AND UNITS
The Guaracara Refining Company Limited (Guaracara) The MEEII comprises of nine (9) Divisions which are as follows:
Heritage Petroleum Company Limited 0///.-,,++*)('&/%$'&#'"
'"(-!
National Gas Company of Tr Trinidad and To
Tobago Limited 0///.-!"*'))" /'!'+,+!"
National Quarries Company Limited 0///-! ""*+',/+"*-&+#,/'!'+,+!"
Paria Fuel Tr
Trading Company Limited 0///%!+*/!-
-*,'"
'"(-!/'!'+,+!"! /'!/+
+)!-&-/($( (-!
Petroleum Company of Tr Trinidad and To
Tobago Limited (PETROTRIN) 0///%!+*/+ +'*)/'!
'!/&'!!(!
Trinidad and To
Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited 0///(!+*'& //
Union Estate Electricity Generation Company Limited 0///+"*-&+#
+ #,/+*'"(-!
' /'!'+,+!"/
Trinidad and To
Tobago Upstream Downstream Energy Operations Company Limited 0///+ -#*))+/'!'+,+!" !
Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Limited 0///+!+''&+/%!+*

Majority Owned Enterprises There are also nine (9) Units that provide support services to these Divisions and to the rest of the
ALUTRINT Limited Ministry namely:
POWERGEN 0//))-#!""(!/
Trinidad Nitrogen Company Limited 0//,(!( "*'"(-!
'
0//.-,,##!()'"'"(-!
Minority Owned Enterprises 0//#,'!/+ -#*)+ /
Atlantic LNG Company of TrTrinidad and To
Tobago Limited 0//!"+*!'&/#("/
ALUTECH Limited 0//+'&/
Eastern Caribbean Gas Pipeline Company Limited 0//*-#)"(-!/ '*'*(!/.-!"*')"/#("//
Trinidad and To
Tobago Marine Petroleum Company Limited 0// # (/+
+*((
()'"
'"(-!
0//-!("-**(!/'!/%$'&#'"(-!
'
Indirectly Owned Enterprises
La Brea Industrial Development Corporation Limited THE MEEI EI DIVISIONS:
National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and To
Tobago COMMERCIALERCIAL L EVVAALUATION DIVISION
National Enterprises Limited Areas of Responsibility:
NAAT
TPET Investment Company Limited 1. Fiscal & Economic Modelling
NGC E&P Investments Limited 0//-
-/+$+&-/+)-!-,() /,-+& /-/*-#)"(-!/ '* '*(!/.-!"*')" / .
/%&-*'"(-!
' /''!/*-#)"(-!//
NGC E&P Investments (Barbados) Limited (E&P) Licences and price formulas in marketing contracts.
NGC CNG Company Limited 0//-
-/)'&)##&'"
'"+/(!'!'!)('&/&('"(-!
' /-'&"(+ /-$+*!,+!" / '*+/-/*-(("/+"*-&+#,
,/*
*-,/ . ////
NGC NGL L Company Limited Petroleum
um taxes and free cash flow to the contractor from scenarios proposed for thee development of
NGC Petrochemicals Limited oil and gas fields.
NGC Pipeline Company Limited 0///-
-/*-$$(+/"+)!()'&/ #-*" * /'!/*+$(+ /
NGC TrTrinidad and To
Tobago LNG Limited 0///-
-/'$(( +/-!/+"*-&+#,/"''"(-!
' /&+( &'"
'"(-!/'!
'!/(
( )'&/-&()(+ 
Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited 0///-
-/'$(( +/-!/(
( )'&/(!)+!"($+
! /("/*+ +)"/"-/-(&//' /*-
-+)" 
Trinidad and To
Tobago LNG Limited
Trinidad and To
Tobago NGL L Limited 2. Commercial Evaluation
TRINMAR Limited 0///-
-/"*')
/'!
'!/'$( +/,-!"&/(!'!)('&/&('"(-!
' /'!/*-(
("/ '*+/',+!" /*
*-,/
 ./'!/%/////
TRINTOC Services licences.
Trinidad Generation Unlimited
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATEMENT UPDATE 2021-2022
a) To promote and facilitate the effective and efficient management and development of
mineral resources in general and the State mineral resources in particular.
b) To conduct geological and geophysical surveys with a view to locating deposits of mineral
resources.
c) To evaluate, collect, compile, analyse and publish data pertaining to the quality and quantity
of mineral resources of Trinidad and Tobago with a view to determining their economic
potential and use.
d) To prepare reports, maps and other records, provide data and maintain registers in respect of
licences and provide data to the public, subject to any confidentiality.
e) To advise licensees on proper and safe mining methods.
f) To advise the operators of mines, in consultation with relevant Ministries, on methods of
rehabilitation of lands.
g) To enforce rehabilitation of State lands affected by mining in consultation with relevant
Ministries.
h) To submit proposals to the MAC for the establishment of mineral reserve blocks or mining
zones for the proper regulation of mining activities on State and private lands in consultation
with Town and Country Planning Division.
i) To inform the Commissioner of State Lands, every six months during the duration of a
licence, of the amount of royalties due on any particular licence for mining on State Lands.
The Minerals Division
The Minerals Division is currently comprised of two (2) sections – the Exploration and
Development Section and the Operations Section.
1. The Exploration and Development Section:
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development activities.
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To carry out duties delegated by the Director of Minerals relating to operations activities
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THE MEEI UNITS:
ACCOUNTING UNIT
The general roles and functions of MEEI’s Accounting Unit are basically the same as for other
Government Ministries or Departments.
Areas of responsibility:
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authorization in accordance with the Exchequer and Audit Ordinance.
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Petroleum Impost, levy, license fees, administrative fees and charges and other miscellaneous
payments.
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Sharing Contracts.
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COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
This Unit is responsible for broadcasting pertinent MEEI activity and information to the general
public through various channels such as newspaper, social media, television and radio. MEEI’s
website activity is also monitored and updated by this Unit.
Areas of responsibility:
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content, and leadership team presentations.
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stakeholders.
SUBSIDY VERIFICATION UNIT
The Subsidy Verification Unit (SVU) was established in March 2012 to implement measures that
make the monitoring of the diesel supply chain more efficient. Additionally, SVU verifies the
correctness of monthly subsidy claims submitted to the MEEI by the two (2) Wholesale Marketing
Companies.
Areas of responsibility:
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subsidised price from MEEI.
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of engines in the various vessels and machinery.
HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT
This Unit is responsible for planning and organising all matters relevant to employees, in MEEI.
Areas of responsibility:
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unctions and responsibilities by providing information and relevant accounting statements.
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transfers, leave and confidential reports.
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the public service or resignation.
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ADMINISTRATION UNIT
This Unit is responsible for facilities and office management in the MEEI. It also handles the
procurement of goods and services, as well as making official travel arrangements for officers.
Areas of responsibility:
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This Unit provides independent and objective advisory services to the Accounting Officer on
improving the financial management of the MEEI. It also ensures the efficient, effective,
economical and ethical manner operation of the MEEI’s finances. The scope of internal audit
processes covers the areas of risk, control and governance.
Areas of responsibility:
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To ensure the integrity and reliability of information, accounts and data, including internal and
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Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATEMENT UPDATE 2021-2022
LEGAL UNIT EFFECT OF MEEI FUNCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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specialized petroleum law and mineral law advice; and provides general legal advice to the other ultimately the standard of living of every citizen of the country. The sustainability of the sector
Divisions and Teams/Units of MEEI. and the optimisation of economic returns are therefore of paramount importance to the MEEI
and Trinidad and Tobago.
Areas of responsibility:
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contracts. energy development in the diversification of energy sources of Trinidad and Tobago.
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and renewable energy sectors as well as in areas of Human Resource Management and SECTION 7 (1) (a) (ii)
General Administration as required. Categories of documents in the possession of the MEEI:
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accepted accounting practices in the international petroleum industry. Material prepared for publication or inspection:
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are supported by adequate audit evidence and are properly classified.
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prices (in accordance with sales agreements) and that all amounts are brought to account. MEEI MEEI South Office
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION UNIT Tel.225-4334 Ext. 2439 Tel. 225-4334 Ext. 3314
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SECTION 7 (1) (a) (iv)
Areas of Responsibility: Publications available from MEEI:


To monitor and evaluate programmes and projects related to the National Development The following publications are available to Members of the public on the MEEI website at
Agenda within the MEEI and any agencies under the purview of the MEEI. www.energy.gov.tt
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The Monthly Bulletin of the MEEI
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projects of the MEEI. 35)35100')5%.31$/)%3.
6554352/1)%(%2/)05%.5)#052102/1/)%3.535')1/)0-%(52*/.'5315)#05!  (1) General Procedure
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i. the establishment of monitoring and evaluation task forces to fulfil specific short-term
monitoring and evaluation objectives and technical working groups; and
ii. the conducting of joint study tours and joint evaluations and the participation at
conferences and meetings etc.
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implementation of an advocacy and communication plan.
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while ensuring that timely decisions on corrective actions are made and implemented.
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a request in writing must be submitted by using the Request for Access to Official Documents
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(2) Details in Request
Applicants should provide details that will allow for ready identification and location of the
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MEEI: STRUCTURE
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for example brochures and pamphlets etc.
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATEMENT UPDATE 2021-2022
(4) Responding to requests SECTION 7(1) (a) (viii)
MEEI is required to furnish copies of documents only when they are in our possession or can be Library/Reading Room Facilities:
retrieved from storage. Prior to the commencement of the FOIA, old records may have been Information can be accessed from our Libraries in both the North and South MEEI Offices.
destroyed. The granting of a request for such documents would therefore be impossible. Various General enquiries may be made of our Librarian, who can be reached at 225-4334 ext. 2439.
laws, regulations and manuals give the time periods for preserving records before they can be The library/reading room in MEEI’s Head Office is located on Level 24, International
destroyed. Waterfront Centre, #1 Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain and it is open to the public from Monday
to Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
(5) Furnishing documents The policy of MEEI for provision of copies of documents held in the public domain is that the
An applicant is entitled to copies of information we have in our possession, custody or power. provision of such documents is to be subject to a small charge to cover administrative costs.
MEEI is required to furnish only one copy of a document. If a legible copy of a document to be
released cannot be made, MEEI will not attempt to reconstruct it; instead, the applicant will be SECTION 8 STATEMENTS
furnished with the best copy possible and note its quality in our reply. MEEI is not compelled to SECTION 8 (1) (a) (i)
do the following: With respect to documents containing interpretations or particulars of written laws and schemes
a) create new documents; or administered by the public authority, the following legislation as amended apply:
b) perform research on behalf of applicants. 1. Petroleum Act Chapter, 62:01 and Regulations;
2. Petroleum Production and Fuel Levy and Subsidy Act, Chapter 62:02;
(6) Time limits 3. Petroleum Taxes Act, Chapter 75:04;
The FOIA institutes a time limit of thirty (30) days to make the decision whether or not to 4. Income Tax (In Aid of Industry) Act, Chapter 85:04;
disclose the documents requested by the applicant. Where there is failure to meet this deadline, 5. Income Tax Act, Chapter 75:01;
the FOIA gives the applicant the right to proceed as if the request had been denied. Every effort 6. Unemployment Levy Act, Chapter 75:03;
will be made to comply with the time limits, but if it appears that processing the requests may 7. Minerals Act, Chapter 61:03 and Regulations;
take longer than the statutory limit, MEEI will acknowledge the request and advise the applicant 8. Asphalt Industry Regulation Act, Chapter 87:50;
of its status. Since there is a possibility that requests may be wrongly addressed or routed, the 9. Mining Compensation Act, Chapter 61:02;
applicant may wish to call or write to ascertain the status of the request and confirm that it has 10. Geological Survey Act, Chapter 60:02;
been received. 11. Exchequer and Audit Act, Chapter 69:01;
12. Fiscal Incentives Act, Chapter 85:01;
(7) Fees and Charges 13. Freedom of Information Act Chapter 22:02;
Section 17(1) stipulates that no fee shall be charged by a public authority for the making of a 14. Occupational Safety & Health Act, Chapter 88:08;
request for access to an official document. However, where access to an official document is to 15. Environmental Management Act, Chapter 35:05; and
be given in the form of printed copies, or copies in some other form, such as on tape, disk, film 16. Corporation Taxes Act, Chapter 75:02.
or other material, the applicant will be required to pay the prescribed fee incurred for duplication
of the said material. Similarly, where documents in the public domain are made available to a SECTION 8 (1) (a) (ii)
member of the public, MEEI may charge duplication fees in accordance with its normal The manuals, rules of procedure, statements of policy, records of decisions, letters of advice to
replication policy. persons outside the public authority, or similar documents containing rules, policies, guidelines,
practices or precedents that apply under this section are as follows:
SECTION 7 (1) (a) (vi)
Officers in the MEEI responsible for: 1) A Guide to Obtaining a Work Permit in Trinidad and Tobago.
a) the initial receipt of and action upon notices under section 10 2) Underground Storage Tank Systems – Guidelines for the Installation and Use of
b) requests for access to documents under section 13; and Underground Storage Tank Systems.
c) applications for corrections of personal information under section 36 of the FOIA, 3) Aboveground Hydrocarbons Storage Tanks Horizontal) Inspection Checklist Ground Storage
are as follows: of Diesel and Kerosene – Guidelines for the aboveground.
4) LPG Storage – Guidelines and Application Procedure for LPG Storage.
The Designated FOI Officer is: 5) Road Tank Wagons – Guidelines for the Transportation of Petroleum by Road Tank Wagons
(Draft).
Mrs. Indira Ramkissoon-Rambharose 6) Handling and Storage of Petroleum Products – General Guidelines for Handling and Storage
Senior State Counsel of Petroleum Products – and Combustible Liquids.
Level 25, International Waterfront Centre 7) Code of Practice for Drilling and Production Rigs Operating in Trinidad and Tobago.
#1 Wrightson Road 8) Information Requirements for Approval of Fixed Offshore Platforms.
Port of Spain 9) Information Requirements of MEEI-Data required for drilling Exploratory Wells.
Tel: 225-4334 Ext. 2551 10) Instructions for the Preparation of Tax Claims for Useless Footage/Abandoned Interval and
Fax: 225-5764 Qualifying Sidetrack for Certification by MEEI.
E-mail: iramkissoon@energy.gov.tt 11) MEEI’s Final Document – Definitions of Drilling Terminology.
12) Lahee Classification of Exploration & Development Wells.
The two Alternate FOI Officers are: 13) Draft Guidance on the Sustainability Incentive and Investment Tax Credit.
Ms. Arlene Lawrence Ms. Nazeema Mohammed 14) MEEI Guidelines for Abandoning Wells.
State Counsel II Librarian I 15) Requirements for Geophysical Surveys for Oil & Gas Deposits.
Level 25, International Waterfront Centre South Office 16) Guidelines for Evaluation of Exploratory Wells.
#1 Wrightson Road Maska Building 17) MEEI Templates for Mining Licence Applications: Mine Design Plans, Rehabilitation
Port of Spain South Trunk Road, La Romain Plans, Health and Safety Plans.
Tel: 225-4334 Ext. 2506 Tel: 225-4334 Ext. 3314
Fax: 225-5764 E-mail: nmohammed@energy.gov.tt SECTION 8 (1) (b)
E-mail: alawrence@energy.gov.tt In enforcing written laws or schemes administered by the public authority where a member of
the public might be directly affected by that enforcement, being documents containing
SECTION 7 (1) (a) (vii) information on the procedures to be employed or the objectives to be pursued in the enforcement
At the present time there are no Advisory Boards, Councils, Committees and other bodies that of the written laws or schemes, the following will apply:
fall within the meaning of this section of the FOIA.
 
 






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Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATEMENT UPDATE 2021-2022
SECTION 9 STATEMENTS SECTION 9 (1) (j)
SECTION 9 (1) (a) A statement prepared within MEEI and containing policy directions for the drafting of
legislation, namely:
A report or a statement containing the advice or recommendations, of a body or entity
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SECTION 9 (1) (b) SECTION 9 (1) (k)

A report or a statement containing the advice or recommendations: A report of a test carried out within the MEEI on the product for the purpose of purchasing
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A report or a statement containing the advice or recommendations of an inter-departmental SECTION 9 (1) (m)
committee whose membership includes an officer of MEEI, namely: A valuation report prepared for MEEI by a valuator, whether or not the valuator is an officer of
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SECTION 9 (1) (d)
A report or a statement containing the advice or recommendations of a committee established THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY & ENERGY INDUSTRIES 2021-2022 STATEMENT
within the MEEI to submit a report, provide advice or make recommendations to the responsible
Minister of MEEI or to another officer of MEEI who is not a member of the committee, namely:

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SECTION 9 (1) (e)

A report (including any report concerning the results of studies, surveys or tests) prepared for the
MEEI by a scientific or technical expert, whether employed within MEEI or not, including a
report expressing the opinion of such an expert on scientific or technical matters, namely:

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SECTION 9 (1) (g)

A report prepared within the MEEI and containing the results of studies, surveys or tests carried
out for the purpose of assessing, or making recommendations on, the feasibility of establishing a
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SECTION 9 (1) (h)

A report on the performance or efficiency of the MEEI, or of an office, division or branch of the
MEEI, whether the report is of a general nature or concerns a particular policy, programme or
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Ministry of Energy an
nd Energy Industries

ORGANISA
AT
TIONAL STRUCTURE
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Minister

Executive Manaagement
Minister
e Secretariat
Broad Core Business Areas

Permanen
m t Secretary

Deputy Permanent Secretary

Deputy Permanent
Secretary
Permanent Secretary On assignment
Executive Secretariat &
Strategic Support Unit
Products & Production Policy/Suitable Corporate, Financiaal & Human
Energy Services Resource Serrvices

Upsstream Petroleum Management Internal Audit Unit

(Reso
ource and Contract Management)
Division Energy Research & Energy Inffo
ormation Management &
Planning Division
TTeechnology Division (GISL, ITT,, EDH,
Data Managemen nt, Library)
Corporate
Minerals Division Communication Unit Renewable Energy Division

Human Resource Services Unit

Downstr t eam Petr
t oleum
l Management Monitoring &
Divission (Supply & Transmission, LNG Evaluation Unit
GAS Utilization &
Downstream & Retail Marketing
Financial Servicces Unit
(PSC Audit, SVU, Minerals &
Petrroleum Operations Management Energy Infastructure & Revenuee)
Division Security Unit

Corporate Services
e Division
(General Adminisstration &
Commer
o cial Evaluation Division Finance & Accounts)
Legal Services Unit

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