I. Human Resources Development Program

Provision for higher education scholarships overseas

To prepare a bigger “layer” Timorese nationals very capable, and susceptible for technological transfer, and hence able to participate actively in managing, developing the petroleum and mineral resources of the country by 2012/13

To have at least 100 scholars graduated in year 2012/13 so as to be prepared for increase need for highly skilled professionals in the area of petroleum engineering, geology, mining, petroleum economists and lawyers.

The first batch of 24 people will be awarded scholarship by June and depart for overseas (Australia, UK, Malaysia, Indonesia) in July. And continuing negotiation and exploration for other funding sources will be done so fulfil the target of 100 scholars to be sent.

100 scholars will be back in 2012/13 to cater for at least 600 professionals needed by that time.

b. Provision for continuing professional development trough short courses, training and seminar

The current staff under the Secretary of State for Natural Resources are adequately trained and continue to develop their professional skills, knowledge, and capability (particularly English and technical knowledge)

To have all the staff in each Directorates under the Secretary of State for Natural Resources be capable in carrying out their daily work/job as described, and communicate effectively and efficiently. English languague is to be used widely by all staff.

A great number of training courses will be organised in the country for professional development, and seminar and short courses overseas will be attended by staff from Sec. Of Stat. For Nat. Res.. In particular, most of staff will be sent for Intensive English training to increase their English languague proficiency. 80% of all these programs are expected to be achieved before year end.

II. Continue to monitor, and supervise the current Petroleum and “Mining” activities, and support EITI initiatives

Monitoring, supervising the oil and gas explorations in the Timor-Leste’s own jurisdiction and monitor the development in the JPDA

The current exploration and development activities undertaken by several oil companies in the sea under Timor-Leste's jurisdiction and the JPDA be done according to the terms and conditions of the Production Sharing Contract signed.

To ensure that Timor-Leste’s national interest is taken care by the companies operating in the exploration and development activities in Timor Sea, and the effective and efficient operation of the oil and gas fields based on the good oil and gas fields prectice is done in every activities there.

At least an increase in the employement creation opportunities, and increase in the usage of local subcontractors for oil and gas field  service supplies in expected before the year end. In 2009 it is expected that the employement section of local content will increase from now being 0.01% (40 people out of at least 4000 jobs – direct and indirect) to 5 % (200 people for Timor-Leste nationals); and service subcontractors from 0% to at least 1 to 2 %.

Monitoring, supervising the small scale mining (sand and gravels) operations

The current operation/ small scale sand and gravel mining activities are done in environmentally friendly and in a sustainable manner

To have these mining activities done in effective and efficiently based on the good mining practice

All activities are done in environmentally friendly and in a more sustainable manner.

Monitor and support the transparency initiatives through the EITI secretariat activities in Timor-Leste

A secretariat for the EITI is established and further activities of the EITI is supported

Timor-Leste to continue to adhere to the transparancy intiatives and support an extension of this intiatives through the Timor-Leste Transparancy Model intiative

80% of the secretariat of EITI is established before mid year 2008 and the activies are done thereafter

Drafting, consultation and enactment of the legislation for the establishment of the NPA and the IPG

The draft laws, regulations and strategic plans are done thoroughly

The draft laws, regulations and strategic plans are to be finished on time and ready to be presented at the Council of Minister in  February.

80 % of the Draft is to be ready by February 2008, and public consultation and enactment will be done thereafter. It is expected that by the end of March the legislation is enacted.

The NPA is established and take over the roles assigned to it under the new enacted legislation and its relating strategic plans

The office of the NPA begins to operate

The office opens and begins its operation before mid of the year – 80 % of the office actitivities is operational. And the roles of the Timor Sea Designated Authority and the Directorate for Oil and Gas is done by this Authority effectively and efficiently.

Geological Survey of Dili and Surrounding areas and strategic places for mineral potential

A new geological map of Dili and surrounding areas, scale 1:25.000, is produced.

To intiate the government’s 5 years program of producing the new geological map for the whole country and mineral inventory of the country. These works are done by a consultancy company and lead by an experienced Timorese geologist.

80% of the area is mapped and a digital and print copies of the map is produced, and a nuber of Timorese professionals for geological mapping are training through on-job training

Timor-Leste Pipeline and Gas Hub option studies

The technical, economical and socio-environmental feasibility and viability of a Pipeline and LNG plant as well as Gus Hub option are investigated thoroughly

Timor-Leste to know exactly the feasibility and viability of a Pipeline and a LNG-Plant to Timor-Leste through direct participation in an independent study carry out with a Consortium of Companies experienced in the area.

90% of the study and the results are presented for Government consideration before the end of Mid year

To investigate the sites for Oil and Gas fields supply base in Southern Coast area

Timor-Leste to know the best site for the construction of supply base and explore the viability of funding a Consortium to establish the Supply Base

A site is definitely identified and determined to be site for Oil and Gas fields supply base in the southern coast before the mid next year.

VI. Review of legislations in the Petroleum sector, and drafting of new laws– “the Petroleum Optimization Law and the Petroleum Depletion Law”

Review the existing legislations relating to petroleum sector management and development

Draft and develop new laws that suitable to the condition and situation of Timor-Leste, and follow the spirit of the policies of this new Government in this sector, namely greater engagement of Timor-Leste nationals, good and services, etc, in the resources management and development

100% of the revision and drafting of the new laws is done before the mid year 2008.