Law No. 19-13 focussing on everything related to oil and gas activities in Algeria. This law supersedes the previous Law No. 05-08 focused on hydrocarbons, and includes abandonment, flaring, and environmental issues. Similarly to the previous legislation, it includes a non-deductible flaring tax that is applicable if the activity does not fall under any of the exemption cases. The new rate is DZD 12,000 per 1000 cubic metres.
This law states that hydrocarbon activities are required to respects obligations related to:
- The safety and health of individuals
- The protection of the environment
- Rational use of natural resources and energy
Overall, the law requires
- The use of best practices to prevent any risk or damage to individuals, properties, facilities and the environment
- Environmental impact assessment necessary for requesting an operation licence for oil and gas development
