{"id":871019,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/871019/?format=json","text_counter":317,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The Authority shall, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions— (a) promote efficiency, economy and safety in the conduct of upstream petroleum operations; (b) ensure that contractors carry out the upstream petroleum operations for which they are licensed to perform; (c) promote competition in upstream petroleum operations to ensure the optimal performance of industry players; (d) advocate and ensure transparency between upstream petroleum industry and the Authority; (e) ensure fair balance in the interests of the National Government and other stakeholders in the upstream petroleum industry; and ensure full compliance of the petroleum agreement by all parties to the agreement."}