General Obligations of Staatsolie. 38.3.1 In furtherance of Petroleum Operations and upon Contractor’s timely request, Staatsolie shall, within the limits of its authority, use its best lawful efforts to assist Contractor to obtain:
a) any necessary approvals from governmental agencies;
b) customs clearances, the matters described in Article 15, visas, work permits, residence permits, access to communication facilities, licenses to enter land or water, licenses with respect to any and all equipment and materials, the opening of bank accounts, the acquisition of office space and employee accommodation, as may be necessary for efficient implementation of Petroleum Operations; and
38.3.2 Upon its timely request Staatsolie shall provide Contractor with all non confidential geological, geophysical, geochemical and technical data and information, including well data, in the possession or control of Staatsolie or its Affiliates of relevance to the Contract Area. Staatsolie does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of such data or information.
38.3.3 Staatsolie shall use all means at its disposal to prevent activities performed by its sub-contractors within the Contract Area which would unduly or unreasonably interfere with, hinder or delay the conduct of Petroleum Operations.
38.3.4 Staatsolie shall, within the limits of its authority, use its best endeavors to assist Contractor to have access to pipeline and other transportation, export and infrastructure facilities owned or controlled by any Government Authority.
38.3.5 Staatsolie shall, within the limits of its authority, also use its best lawful efforts to assist Contractor in all other relevant matters as may be necessary for the efficient implementation of Petroleum Operations.
