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Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)

Chapter 2 : Authority and Members

4. Powers and duties of Authority

 

 

The Authority must, as appropriate, in accordance with this Act—

(a) issue licences for—
(i) the construction and conversion of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; and
(ii) the operation of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities;
(b) gather and store information relating to the construction, conversion and operation of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities;
(c) undertake investigations and enquiries into the activities of licensees;
(d) act as mediator or arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(e) consult, where necessary, with Government Departments and other bodies and institutions regarding any matter contemplated in this Act;
(f) set or approve tariffs and charges in the manner prescribed by regulation;
(g) monitor and take appropriate action, if necessary, to ensure that access to petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities is provided in a non-discriminatory, fair and transparent manner;
(h) expropriate land or any right in or any right in respect of land, necessary for the exercise of a licensee's rights;
(i) promote competition in the petroleum pipeline industry;
(j) take decisions that are not at variance with published Government policy;
(k) perform any activity incidental to the performance of its duties;
(l) make rules in accordance with section 33(3); and
(m) exercise any power or perform any duty conferred or imposed on it under any law.