100% recovery of development costs24 Apr 2025 10:40
The Timor government alows 100% of costs incurred during field development to be recovered. That's why I'm not at all bothered by the CLNs.
In Timor-Leste's oil development, cost recovery is a key feature of the Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) that dictate how the country shares revenue with the contractor. The government allows 100% cost recovery, meaning all expenses associated with exploration, appraisal, development, and operations, including decommissioning, can be deducted from the revenue. This is done without any annual limits, allowing contractors to fully recover their investments before profits are split.