Section 278 | Other definitions

In this Part—

“chargeable period” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of OTA 1975 (see section 1(3) of that Act),

“designated area” means an area designated by Order in Council under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964,

“oil” means any substance won or capable of being won under the authority of a licence granted under Part 1 of the Petroleum Act 1998 or the Petroleum (Production) Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 28 (N.I.)), other than methane gas won in the course of operations for making and keeping mines safe,

“ the OGA ” means the Oil and Gas Authority,

“oil field” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of OTA 1975 (see section 12(1) of that Act),

“OTA 1975” means the Oil Taxation Act 1975, and

“participator” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of OTA 1975 (see section 12(1) of that Act).