The The National Petroleum and Minerals Authority (ANP) oversees the Supplier Management function using the ESSC Portal Information Centre, a key component of regulatory monitoring and local content empowerment. This effort is driven by the ANP, Timor-Leste’s regulatory authority for oil and gas operations, which ensures compliance with national legislation while promoting economic growth by enabling local vendors to participate in the oil and gas value chain. The ESSC is more than just a tool for regulatory and opportunity enablers; it is also a platform that brings all stakeholders—Operators, Regulators, and Suppliers—under a single system.
Regulatory Compliance and Economic Growth: A Promising Future
ANP is promoting and powering the ESSC, which provides a streamlined platform for seamless interaction among all players in the oil and gas sector. This includes operators (oil firms), regulators (ANPs), and suppliers/vendors. Through the ESSC, ANP can monitor and oversee all of these stakeholders’ activities in real time, ensuring strict compliance with Timor-Leste’s legal and regulatory framework for Petroleum Activities. This commitment to compliance encourages transparency and efficiency in the sector.
Suppliers as Key Stakeholders in the ESSC Ecosystem
Suppliers and vendors are not just participants in the ESSC ecosystem; they are its essential components. Integrated into the supply chain, they supply critical goods and services to Operators, contributing significantly to the local oil and gas industry’s long-term prosperity. The ESSC ensures these local suppliers have equal opportunity to compete and provide their products and services to the sector, reaffirming ANP’s commitment to promoting local content, sustainability and skill development.
Local Content Development and Supplier Opportunities: A Firm Commitment
As enshrined under Petroleum Activities Law (Law 13/2005, of 2 September 2005, as amended by Law 1/2019, of 18 January 2019 and law no. 6/2019 4th December); the Offshore Petroleum Operations Regulations (Decree-Law 32/2016, of 17 August); and the Onshore Petroleum Operations Regulations (Decree-Law 18/2020, of 13 May), one of the Local Content purpose for the Oil and Gas upstream operations in Timor-Leste, is to ensures the Participation of the national companies and the entrepreneurs in the Petroleum value chain or in other word the development of Timor-Leste Suppliers. Therefore, the ANP develop the ESSC platforms to promote local content by giving Timor-Leste Supplier active participation, opportunities and training in the oil and gas value chain through the Supplier Management module. The platform will aid and provide some other enablers in ensuring that the local companies meet the requirements to provide goods and services to the Petroleum operation in the territory of Timor-Leste. These suppliers provide a wide range of products and services, not limited to, industrial and operational goods, security, and support and logistics services. This variety of offerings, from high-tech industrial supplies to security solutions, highlights the diverse and comprehensive options available within the ESSC ecosystem.
- Security Goods and Services: Local security firms will provide customized solutions to protect persons and assets in the oil and gas operational value chain. In crucial operating areas, this generates employment and encourages community involvement.
- Operational and Industrial Goods: Local merchants will supply the equipment and resources required to guarantee the oil firms’ seamless operations, ranging from high-tech industrial supplies to basic building materials.
- Support and Logistics Services: Local companies provide a range of services that are essential to the success of oil and gas activities, such as maintenance, logistics, catering, and technical support.
Regulatory Compliance and Economic Growth
The ESSC’s Supplier Management system is governed by regulations set forth by ANP, ensuring that all stakeholders operate within the legal framework of Timor-Leste’s oil and gas sector. These regulations are designed to promote fair competition, transparency, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. Local suppliers are expected to meet the guidelines provided by ANP, ensuring that they contribute effectively to the supply chain while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The ESSC enables local merchants to offer products and services to support local content development. This guarantees that the revenue generated by oil and gas operations stays in the local communities, promoting economic expansion and strengthening the position of native enterprises. This cooperative strategy ensures that all parties involved in the ESSC ecosystem—Operators, Suppliers, and the Regulator—work together to achieve sustainable development, benefit the local economy, and align with ANP’s larger regulatory objectives.
