About Us
Our Story
The Petroleum Commission of The Gambia was established by the Petroleum Commission Act, 2021 as the Regulatory Body for Upstream and Midstream Petroleum activities. Its main objectives include regulating petroleum activities, managing petroleum resources, ensuring compliance with laws, policies and regulations and Promoting Local Content for sustainable national development.
Prior to its establishment as a Body Corporate, the Commission operated as a unit, since its creation in 1992, performing similar roles, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (2016 to-July 2021), Ministry of Petroleum (2008-2016), Office of the President (2003-2008), Ministry of Trade, Industry and Employment (1992-2003).
WHAT WE DO
- The Commission has the mandate to co-ordinate all the activities of the Upstream and Midstream Petroleum sub-sector, which includes the authority to conduct and coordinate activities relating to the licensing process of The Gambia’s blocks both onshore and offshore.
- The Commission is also with the prerogative to authorise the preparation of documentation such as relevant draft legislations necessary to empower the Commission to regulate upstream and midstream activities of the petroleum sector.
- The Commission is empowered to receive applications and issue authorisations for specific petroleum activities as required under petroleum laws and regulations; support and facilitate acquisitions of authorisations from relevant institutions; and assess and approve appraisal programs.
- It is also within the powers of the Commission to facilitate and administer the execution of geo-physical service agreements.
VISION
To have a visible impact on socio-economic development of the country leveraging on the exploration and exploitation of petroleum resources.
MISSION
To derive optimal benefit from the petroleum value chain by sustainably promoting, regulating and managing the efficient and effective conduct of petroleum activities.
CORE VALUES
The Commission prides itself with a culture of integrity, dedication, hardwork, competence, collaboration, organized and structured service delivery.