About SPA

Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) was established in July 2020 following the Presidential ratification of the Petroleum Law on 8 February 2020. The law established the SPA to regulate, influence and promote the Somali petroleum industry in order to maximise the economic recovery of the country’s oil and gas reserves. The SPA is headquartered in Mogadishu and has a mandate from the Government to develop a sustainable and competitive industry in the interests of all Somali people. The SPA is under the jurisdiction of the National Resources Council. 

Vision

To be one of the world’s leading petroleum authorities promoting the development of a sustainable oil and gas industry.

Mission

To ensure the long-term development of all petroleum activities within Somalia through transparent and impactful regulation to benefit all stakeholders and contribute to Somalia being a wide-ranging investment destination.

OUR CORE VALUES

• To respect and understand all of our stakeholders.
• To operate to the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
• To be transparent and collaborative as global citizens.
• To be accountable and resilient in delivering results for the Somali people.

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The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) was established to ensure a transparent and robust regulatory framework for external investors to explore petroleum potential whilst ensuring Somalia has maximum benefit.

In line with our core principle of transparency, we will post on Twitter relevant information and welcome questions. So please follow our Twitter account at @SPASomAuthority to be part of the discussion.