(4) ` Offshore unit` means any fixed or floating offshore installation or structure engaged in gas or oil exploration, exploitation or production activities, or loading or unloading of oil.

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf and the Seabed and its Subsoil, each Party shall issue instructions to persons having charge of offshore units under its jurisdiction to report to it by the most rapid and adequate channels in the circumstances, following reporting procedures it has prescribed, all incidents which result or may result in a discharge of oil or hazardous and noxious substances.

EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL OR GAS

the following is added to Annex IV"EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL OR GAS":

the following is added to Annex IV "EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL OR GAS":

CONTRACTING ENTITIES IN THE SECTORS OF EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL OR GAS

Exploration for, or extraction of, oil, gas, coal or other solid fuels, as well as ports and airports

a mine, an oil or gas well, a quarry or any other place of exploration, extraction or exploitation of natural resources.

f) a mine, oil or gas well, a quarry or any other place relating to the exploration for or exploitation of natural resources.

Entities responsible for exploration for and the extraction of oil or gas pursuant to the code minier and its implementing rules, particularly Decree No 95-427 of 19 April 1995.

To forestall the proliferation of specific arrangements applicable to certain sectors only, the current special arrangements created by Article 3 of Directive 93/38/EEC and Article 12 of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons(13) governing entities exploiting a geographical area for the purpose of exploring for or extracting oil, gas, coal or other solid fuels should be replaced by the general procedure allowing for exemption of sectors directly exposed to competition.

Ministerial Department responsible for Oil Exploration and Production

Exploration for and extraction of oil or gas

EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL OR GAS

EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL AND GAS

'offshore unit' means any fixed or floating offshore installation or structure engaged in gas or oil exploration, exploitation or production activities, or loading or unloading of oil;

(b) Exploration for and extraction of oil or gas

For certain exploration services activities related to mining (minerals, oil, gas, etc.), exclusive rights may exist.

'offshore activity' means any exploration and exploitation of oil and gas by a fixed or floating offshore installation or structure including all associated activities thereon;

as regards energy, the participation by Community operators in programmes for the exploration, production and processing of Algeria's energy resources and any activities which would develop these resources on the spot, and the proper performance of long-term contracts for the delivery of oil, gas or petroleum products between their operators;

'offshore unit` means any fixed or floating offshore installation or structure engaged in gas or oil exploration, exploitation or production activities, or loading or unloading of oil;

CONTRACTING ENTITIES IN THE SECTORS OF EXPLORATION FOR AND EXTRACTION OF OIL OR GAS

prospecting and exploration for, and extraction of, e.g., oil, gas, coal and uranium;

Exploration for, or extraction of, oil, gas, coal or other solid fuels, as well as ports and airports

mineral rights, the exploration for and extraction of minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources.

mineral rights, the exploration for and development of minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative natural resources.

hazardous waste resulting from the exploration for and the exploitation of oil and gas resources from off-shore installations and incinerated on board,

mineral rights and expenditure on the exploration for, or development and extraction of, minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources;

waste resulting from the exploration for, and the exploitation of, oil and gas resources from off-shore installations and incinerated on board the installation;

'offshore activity` means any exploration and exploitation of oil and gas by a fixed or floating offshore installation or structure including all associated activities thereon;

Entities responsible for exploration for and the extraction of oil or gas pursuant to the code minier and its implementing rules, particularly Decree No 95-427 of 19 April 1995.

For instance, many international oil companies report their upstream activities (exploration and production) and their downstream activities (refining and marketing) as separate business segments even if most or all of the upstream product (crude petroleum) is transferred internally to the enterprise's refining operation.

As regards the exploitation of geographical areas for the purpose of prospecting for or extracting oil or gas, paragraphs 1 to 4 shall apply as follows from the date on which the Member State concerned has complied with the provisions of the European Parliament and Council Directive 94/22/EC of 30 May on the conditions for granting and using authorizations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (*):

To forestall the proliferation of specific arrangements applicable to certain sectors only, the current special arrangements created by Article 3 of Directive 93/38/EEC and Article 12 of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons(13) governing entities exploiting a geographical area for the purpose of exploring for or extracting oil, gas, coal or other solid fuels should be replaced by the general procedure allowing for exemption of sectors directly exposed to competition.