The Authority must, as appropriate, in accordance with this Act—
| (i) |
the construction and conversion of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; and |
| (ii) |
the operation of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; |
| (b) |
gather and store information relating to the construction, conversion and operation of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; |
| (c) |
undertake investigations and enquiries into the activities of licensees; |
| (d) |
act as mediator or arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of this Act; |
| (e) |
consult, where necessary, with Government Departments and other bodies and institutions regarding any matter contemplated in this Act; |
| (g) |
monitor and take appropriate action, if necessary, to ensure that access to petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities is provided in a non-discriminatory, fair and transparent manner; |
| (h) |
expropriate land or any right in or any right in respect of land, necessary for the exercise of a licensee's rights; |
| (i) |
promote competition in the petroleum pipeline industry; |
| (j) |
take decisions that are not at variance with published Government policy; |
| (k) |
perform any activity incidental to the performance of its duties; |
| (m) |
exercise any power or perform any duty conferred or imposed on it under any law. |
Statistics Act, 1999
