As part of its commitment to modernizing regulatory operations and enhancing stakeholder engagement, the Authority is undertaking strategic interventions aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening governance systems, enhancing regulatory oversight, and promoting greater efficiency across its core functions.
These efforts form part of LPRA’s broader vision to build a world-class petroleum regulatory institution capable of effectively overseeing Liberia’s emerging petroleum sector while safeguarding national interests and promoting responsible resource management.
The Authority remains focused on leveraging innovation, technology, and international best practices to improve operational performance, support evidence-based decision-making, and strengthen collaboration with government institutions, industry operators, development partners, and the public.
LPRA leadership reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement as key pillars for the sustainable development of Liberia’s petroleum industry.
The Authority will continue to provide updates on major initiatives, regulatory developments, sector activities, and institutional achievements as part of its ongoing efforts to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
About LPRA
The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) is the statutory institution responsible for regulating and overseeing Liberia’s petroleum sector. The Authority is mandated to promote transparency, accountability, efficiency, and sustainable management of petroleum resources for the benefit of the Liberian people.
]]>The agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration in key areas, including regulatory governance, institutional capacity building, technical knowledge exchange, stakeholder engagement, and the sharing of industry best practices. The partnership reflects the commitment of both institutions to fostering stronger regional cooperation and supporting the responsible management of petroleum resources for national development.
Through this strategic collaboration, the LPRA and PCG will work together to facilitate the exchange of expertise and experiences in petroleum regulation, policy implementation, sector oversight, and operational excellence. The partnership is also expected to create opportunities for joint learning initiatives, professional development programs, technical assistance, and enhanced cooperation on matters of mutual interest within the oil and gas industry.
Through this strategic collaboration, the LPRA and PCG will work together to facilitate the exchange of expertise and experiences in petroleum regulation, policy implementation, sector oversight, and operational excellence. The partnership is also expected to create opportunities for joint learning initiatives, professional development programs, technical assistance, and enhanced cooperation on matters of mutual interest within the oil and gas industry.
Speaking on the significance of the agreement, LPRA emphasized that the partnership represents an important milestone in Liberia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its petroleum regulatory framework and build institutional capacity in preparation for future sector growth and development
The Memorandum of Understanding further reinforces the shared vision of both institutions to promote transparency, accountability, efficiency, and sustainability across the petroleum value chain while ensuring that petroleum resources contribute meaningfully to economic growth and national prosperity.
As Liberia continues to advance its petroleum sector development agenda, strategic partnerships such as this serve as important platforms for learning from regional experiences, strengthening regulatory institutions, and adopting international best practices that support effective governance of the petroleum industry.
The LPRA remains committed to building strong partnerships with regional and international institutions to ensure the responsible development, regulation, and management of Liberia’s petroleum resources for the benefit of all Liberians.
]]>Through this partnership with the Presidency, LPRA reaffirms its dedication to performance excellence and its role in advancing national development.
The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) is deeply honored to receive the 2025 Performance Excellence Award under the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS), presented by His Excellency, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the President of Liberia, the Board of Directors for their continuous support, and to our partners for this recognition. It reaffirms our commitment to accountability, transparency, and results-driven service delivery.
This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication, professionalism, and resilience of our exceptional staff. Your hard work continues to drive LPRA forward and set standards of excellence in the governance of Liberia’s petroleum sector.
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain firmly committed to even greater performance, working with honor and purpose to ensure that Liberia’s natural resources deliver sustainable growth and shared prosperity for all Liberians.
The work continues. The mission remains clear.
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The engagement follows the successful conclusion of the first Joint Operations Committee (JOC) meeting between the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and TotalEnergies EP Liberia for LB-06, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29.
The JOC serves as the principal governance platform for overseeing the implementation of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening coordination.
President Boakai reaffirmed the Government of Liberia’s commitment to a stable and predictable investment environment while ensuring that offshore exploration is conducted in line with national development priorities. “Liberia is open for credible investments, and we are committed to strong institutions, clear rules, and partnerships that support sustainable economic growth for our people;” President Boakai said.
TotalEnergies EP Liberia (TEEPLIB) Managing Director, Isabelle DALSACE, reaffirmed TotalEnergies’ commitment to conducting all its activities in line with international best practices, with particular emphasis on safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence. The company outlined its proposed 2026 work program, which includes offshore geochemical surveys, 3D seismic acquisition, and high-resolution seabed mapping.
LPRA Director General Marilyn T. Logan emphasized the importance of strict adherence to regulatory reporting requirements and local content provisions to maximize national benefits and support capacity development for Liberians. “This engagement reflects the progress Liberia has made in strengthening petroleum sector governance and re-establishing itself as a credible frontier exploration destination,” Logan said.
The meeting brought together senior officials from LPRA, TotalEnergies, Ministry Mines and Energy, Ministry of Finance Development Planning and the National Oil Company of Liberia, underscoring a whole-of-government approach to supporting responsible offshore exploration.
The Government of Liberia and TotalEnergies reaffirmed their shared commitment to continued collaboration, open communication, and the safe and transparent advancement of Liberia’s offshore energy potential.
The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has published four (4) fully executed Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between the Government of Liberia and TotalEnergies EP Liberia for offshore blocks LB-06, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29, as well as four (4) fully executed PSCs between the Government of Liberia and Oranto Petroleum Liberia Limited for offshore blocks LB-15, LB-16, LB-22, and LB-24.
The publication of the agreements is consistent with Liberia’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and international best practices in the governance of its petroleum resources.
The Board, Management, and Staff of the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority extend warm season’s greetings to the President of Liberia, H.E. Amb. Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.; the Vice President, Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung; the Hon. Speaker and Hon. Members of the House of Representatives; the Hon. Pro Tempore and Hon. Members of the Senate, the Hon. Chief Justice, Hon. Associate Justices and Members of the Judiciary, our development and diplomatic partners, the business community, and all Liberians and residents of Liberia.
As we reflect on 2025, we note with gratitude the successful conclusion of Liberia’s first upstream petroleum Production Sharing Agreements in more than a decade. This whole-of-government effort, led by the LPRA, has renewed international confidence in Liberia’s petroleum sector and laid a foundation for the resumption of offshore exploration in Liberia.
Towards the future, the LPRA reaffirms its commitment to ethical regulation, contract enforcement, and ensuring that Liberia’s petroleum resources contribute to sustainable growth and shared national prosperity.
We wish every Liberian, resident of Liberia, and our partner a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA)
Office of the Director General
Press Release/ Monrovia/ 12/18/2025
LPRA Commends Liberian Legislature on Offshore Contract Ratification, Affirms
Contractors’ Capacity and Commits to Strict Contract Enforcement
The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) commends the Liberian Legislature for ratifying the petroleum contracts for LB-06, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29 with TotalEnergies EP Liberia, and LB-15, LB-16, LB-22, and LB-24 with Oranto Petroleum Liberia Limited.
These contracts represent a significant step, in more than a decade, to restart offshore exploration in Liberia. And they are the direct result of President Boakai’s 2024 invitation and pledge to energy companies that Liberia would provide an environment anchored in ethics, law, best practice, and contract enforcement.
Through these contracts Liberia secured—before any discovery—US$27 million in signature bonuses, more than US$14.6 million in surface rentals, and annual payments for training, social programs, customs, and hydrocarbon development. Most IMPORTANTLY, the contracts help Liberia explore for and hopefully find oil.
The LPRA reaffirms confidence in the capacity of both TotalEnergies and Oranto to execute their respective work programs. We equally assure Liberians that this confidence will be matched with oversight. The LPRA will ensure full compliance with all obligations, including work commitments and performance guarantees, while providing the necessary regulatory support—within the bounds of the law—that enable TotalEnergies and Oranto to deliver on their respective commitments.
The LPRA extends appreciation to the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), and the Special Presidential Committee on Oil and Gas for the cooperation and strong support it received from the licensing round through negotiations, and ratification.
Building on this collaboration, the LPRA will continue to work with all stakeholders to attract additional operators to Liberia’ and to lay the groundwork for possible discoveries and the long-term economic benefits it comes with for Liberians.
About the LPRA: LPRA is the independent regulatory of Liberia’s upstream petroleum sector, responsible for conducting bid rounds, leading negotiation of petroleum contracts and licensing and administering petroleum contracts.
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LIBERIA PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Office of the Director General
Liberia Signs Production Sharing Contracts with TotalEnergies for Four (4) Offshore Blocks in the Liberian Basin.
Paris, France — September 16, 2025
The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) today announced the signing of four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) with TotalEnergies covering offshore Blocks LB 6, LB 11, LB 17, and LB 29 in the Liberian Basin. The agreements will become effective upon signature by His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai and ratification by Liberia’s National Legislature.
The signing of the PSCs represents one of the most important foreign investments in Liberia’s oil and gas sector in more than a decade. As one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, with a proven track record in deepwater exploration across Africa and globally, TotalEnergies’ entry into Liberia signals renewed international confidence in the country’s hydrocarbon potential. The company brings unmatched technical expertise, financial capacity, and industry-leading standards in safety, environment, and social responsibility.
At the signing of the agreements in Paris France, Marilyn T. Logan, Director General of LPRA, said,
“The signing of these PSCs with TotalEnergies ends a decade-long pause on Liberia’s offshore petroleum program, marks a positive turning point in the country’s energy future, and stands as a vote of confidence in the reforms we have undertaken to attract responsible operators.”
Ms. Logan furthered that the partnership offers not only potential for resource development but also concrete opportunities for local capacity building, knowledge transfer, and sustainable growth for Liberia.
“TotalEnergies is enthusiastic to be part of the resumption of exploration activities offshore Liberia,” said Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice-President Exploration at TotalEnergies.
“Entering these blocks aligns with our strategy of diversifying our Exploration portfolio in high-potential new oil-prone basins. These areas hold significant potential for prospects that have the potential for large-scale discoveries that lead to cost-effective, low-emission developments, leveraging the Company’s proven expertise in deepwater operations.”
Background:
These PSCs are Liberia’s first upstream petroleum agreements in more than ten years. They were concluded through under Liberia’s 2024 Licensing Round. The contracts incorporate environmental and social safeguards, transparent revenue management provisions, and robust local content requirements, ensuring Liberians benefit directly from sector growth. TotalEnergies’ participation reduces investment risk in Liberia’s upstream petroleum sector, raises the profile of Liberia’s basin, and lays a foundation for further international interest.
About LPRA:
The LPRA is the independent regulator of Liberia’s upstream petroleum sector. LPRA oversees licensing, compliance, and governance to ensure safe, transparent, and environmentally responsible operations that deliver sustainable value for the Liberian people and international partners.
Media Contact:
LPRA Media Relations Contact: +231 777110110 / 887111116
