OMNIS
OMNIS is the Malagasy government organisation, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, responsible for:
Hydrocarbons:
– Putting in place and updating the legal framework for upstream oil and gas activities in Madagascar
– Acquisition of technical exploration data
– Promotion of potentially hydrocarbon-bearing areas
– Management of existing and newly acquired exploration data
– Laboratory analysis of samples
Mining:
– Promotion of the Malagasy mining sector
– Development of basic sectoral infrastructure relevant to various minerals
– Undertaking of minerals research including energy minerals
– Development of and feasibility studies for mining projects, minerals production, etc.
– Assistance and support to national and international mining sector companies
– Promotion of partnership contracts
The acting Director General of OMNIS is Mr. Joeli Valerien Lalaharisaina, who was formerly its Deputy Director General.
