Legal Compliance and Responsible Operations
Nawroz Energy Holding is committed to conducting its business through lawful operations, appropriate permits, responsible partnerships and compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Lawful Business at Every Stage
All projects undertaken by Nawroz Energy Holding, whether independently or through partnerships, must have a lawful basis and comply with the requirements applicable to the relevant activity.
The company expects its own operations and its business partners to obtain the registrations, work permits, licenses, land-use permissions and other approvals required for their respective responsibilities before commencing regulated work.
Projects must be carried out in accordance with applicable Iraqi laws, Kurdistan Regional Government requirements, relevant contractual obligations and authorized project scopes.
Our Policy Framework
The principles governing our projects, business relationships and operational responsibilities.
Licensing and Work Permits
The company will verify that required company registrations, activity-specific licenses, work permits and project approvals are in place before regulated work begins.
- Maintain applicable company registrations.
- Obtain approvals required for the activity and location.
- Observe permit conditions, validity periods and restrictions.
Business Partnerships
Cooperation with private companies, contractors, suppliers and other partners must be based on lawful agreements and clearly defined responsibilities.
- Define each party's scope of work.
- Identify required licenses and approvals.
- Record contractual responsibilities and obligations.
Geological and Quarry Activities
Geological investigations, quarry-related work and activities involving underground or natural resources must be conducted only within the relevant legal and authorized framework.
- Confirm the permitted area and scope of work.
- Obtain applicable site and activity approvals.
- Respect land rights and relevant environmental requirements.
Construction Materials
Construction-materials activities must follow applicable technical, commercial, safety and project requirements, including any conditions specified by the responsible authority or project agreement.
- Observe applicable material specifications.
- Follow approved project requirements.
- Maintain relevant records and documentation.
Government and Public-Sector Projects
Projects involving government bodies or public-sector entities must comply with applicable procurement procedures, approvals, contractual conditions and reporting requirements.
- Work within the authorized contract scope.
- Maintain required project records.
- Meet applicable inspection and reporting obligations.
Documentation and Accountability
Relevant licenses, agreements, approvals and project documentation should be maintained and made available to authorized parties when required.
- Keep records accurate and appropriately maintained.
- Observe contractual confidentiality obligations.
- Address compliance issues through appropriate channels.
Relevant Authorities and Professional Bodies
Depending on the activity and location, the company will coordinate with the relevant competent authorities and professional bodies for applicable permissions and requirements.
Before Work Begins
The applicable checks depend on the type, location and legal requirements of each project.
Define the Activity
Identify the project scope, site, parties and responsible entities.
Verify Requirements
Determine which registrations, licenses, permits and approvals apply.
Document Responsibilities
Confirm the parties' contractual duties and authorization boundaries.
Proceed Within Approval
Begin regulated work only when required authorizations are in place.
Employee Rights and Contractual Terms
Employment conditions at Nawroz Energy Holding are governed by the individual employee's employment contract and the applicable labor laws and regulations.
Duties and conditions may differ according to the employee's position, responsibilities, department, work location and agreed contractual terms, subject to applicable law.
Each employee's contract sets out the applicable role, responsibilities and agreed employment conditions.
Working hours, compensation, leave and other employment matters are handled according to the contract and applicable law.
Workplace conduct, safety requirements and job-specific obligations may vary by role and work environment.
Contractual conditions cannot override mandatory legal protections or applicable statutory rights.
Application of These Policies
These policies describe the company's general compliance commitments. The precise requirements for a project or activity must be determined according to the applicable laws, permits, approvals, contracts and directions of the competent authorities.
Where legal or regulatory requirements change, the company should review relevant procedures and update its practices as appropriate. Project-specific agreements and individual employment contracts govern their respective matters, subject to applicable law.
This page summarizes Nawroz Energy Holding's general policy commitments and is provided for informational purposes. It is not a substitute for legal advice, a permit, a license, a government approval or the terms of a signed agreement. Applicable requirements should be confirmed with the competent authorities and qualified legal counsel.