Environmental aspects of the legal regime of prospection and exploration of offshore oil in Portugal

Authors

  • Carla Amado Gomes Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, Alameda da Universidade – Cidade Universitária, 1649-014 Lisbon – Portugal
  • Luís Batista Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, Alameda da Universidade – Cidade Universitária, 1649-014 Lisbon – Portugal

Keywords:

Offshore Exploration; Oil; Environmental Impact Assessment; Major Accidents

Abstract

The legal framework for exploration, research, development and production of offshore oil in Portugal is flawed and, in order to be in line with the environmental protection constraints, requires articulation with various other legal frameworks, concerning environmental impact, prevention and recovery of ecological damage, and prevention of major accidents in offshore oil and gas operations. This article aims to explain how this articulation works, trying to answer some problematic questions.

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Published

03-05-2018

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2017): Forest Reform

Section

Thematic Issue

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