• Approvals: Issuing permits and approval for geophysical data acquisition for exploration in compliance with extant laws and regulations.
• Approvals: Issuing permits and approval for geotechnical and geo-hazard operations in compliance with extant laws and regulations.
• Approvals: Issuing permits and approval for exploratory field nomenclaturel naming and well classification in line with extant guidelines and in compliance with extant laws and regulations.
• Approvals: Issuing permits and approvals for core acquisition, fluid acquisition, and subsurface data acquisition for all Exploratory wells.
• Approvals: Issuing Permits and approvals for core export, fluid export and all data export for Exploratory wells.
• Approvals: Issuing permits and approvals for core analysis, fluid analysis.
• Drilling Proposals: Process and issue approvals to drill exploration, 1st appraisal and 2nd appraisal well.
• Exploration Monitoring: Overseeing seismic surveys, drilling operations, and other exploration activities to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and optimal resource recovery.
• Prospect evaluation: Maturing leads and prospects to grow reserves and production.
• Data Management: Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data on exploration activities, reserves, and production forinfoiined policy decisions and industry stakeholders. Also receive and transmit seismic, well and log data ‘to NOR for achieving.
• Policy Development: Contributing to the development of policies, regulations, and guidelines governing exploration and production activities in Nigeria.
• Collaboration: Working with other NUPRC divisions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to petroleum resource management.
• Research Materials: Facilitate sourcing of research data from academic institutions for students from oil and gas operators
• Frontier Exploration: Develop exploration strategies, regulate, and monitor exploration of frontier basins in line with the PIA 2021 provisions.

By effectively carrying out these responsibilities, the Exploration Division plays a vital role in promoting the sustainable development of Nigeria’s oil and gas resources, while also supporting the country’s economic growth and environmental protection goals.