Obtaining a concession in France

To be able to produce the oil discovered, the operator must obtain a concession.

What is a concession?

It is a mining title granted by decree in Council of State to one or more companies, and is defined on the basis of:

What are the rights of a concession?

A concession is a real estate and patrimonial right that permits:

What are the obligations and responsibilities?

The holder of a concession must:

submit an application for authorization to work,
respect the public health, safety and environmental interests,
pay mining royalties,
commit to communicate any event related to the status of the holders,
remediate the sites at the end of their operation.

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Vermilion REP SAS

Route de Pontenx
40160 Parentis-en-Born, France
Phone +33 (0)5 58 82 95 00
Email vrep@vermilionenergy.com
Emergency Number 0 800 18 32 14

Obtaining a concession in France