Regulator Sets 60-Day Deadline for Petroleum Licence Holders
South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has introduced new Compliance Regulations requiring licence holders to verify details, settle fees and update records.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources introduced new Compliance Regulations under the Petroleum Products Act of 1977. Existing petroleum licence holders have 60 days to comply with requirements to verify their details, settle outstanding fees and provide updated business information.
Why it matters
The department says the changes are intended to improve compliance, identify inactive or non-compliant licence holders, clean up its licensing records and recover unpaid fees. Contravening the Act constitutes an offence under section 12 of the legislation.
Existing petroleum licence holders have 60 days to comply with the new requirements. Licence holders must submit updated ownership records, corporate structures, operational contact details and evidence of financial security for environmental rehabilitation.
The players
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
The South African government department responsible for regulating mineral and petroleum activities, including the licensing of petroleum businesses under the Petroleum Products Act.
The details
Licence holders must approach the relevant DMPR regional office to confirm their licensing information is accurate and up to date. Outstanding annual licence fees must be paid in full, with proof of payment submitted to the department.
Timeline
Compliance deadline for petroleum licence holders falls in late December 2026.
Roadmap
The regulations build on the Petroleum Products Act of 1977 by tightening licensing oversight for active and conditionally granted petroleum licence holders. They signal a shift toward stricter record-keeping and financial accountability in South Africa's petroleum sector.
Petroleum licence holders must verify their details, settle outstanding annual fees and provide updated ownership and contact records within 60 days. Businesses that miss the deadline risk being identified as non-compliant under the Act.
The takeaway
Petroleum licence holders should confirm their licensing information with their DMPR regional office now rather than waiting for the deadline. Keeping fees current and records accurate reduces the risk of being flagged as non-compliant.
What happens next
Existing petroleum licence holders must complete compliance by late December 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Oil and Gas coverage for context on South Africa's petroleum sector.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CapeTown ETC.
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