Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals (Timor-Leste)
Ministry in the government of Timor-Leste
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals (MPM; Portuguese: Ministério do Petróleo e Minerais, Tetum: Ministériu Petróleu no Minerais) is the government department of Timor-Leste accountable for energy policy, management of mineral resources, and related matters.
Formed2001
JurisdictionGovernment of Timor-Leste
HeadquartersPraça do Palácio do Gov., Comoro, Dili
8°33′15″S 125°34′45″E
8°33′15″S 125°34′45″E
Minister responsible
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| Formed | 2001 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Headquarters | Praça do Palácio do Gov., Comoro, Dili 8°33′15″S 125°34′45″E |
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| Website | Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals |
| Agency ID | MPM |
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Functions
The Ministry is responsible for the design and implementation of policies for the following areas:
- energy;
- management of mineral resources, including oil and other strategic ores;
and for the licensing and regulation of extractive activity and industrial activity to benefit petroleum and minerals, including petrochemicals and refining.[1]
Minister
The incumbent Minister of Petroleum and Minerals is Francisco da Costa Monteiro.[2][3]
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