Section 36, The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency Act, 2016

(1) Subject to subsection (2) Sierra Leonean Companiesshall be given first consideration in the award of oil blocks, oil field licences, oil lifting licences and in all projects for which a contract is awarded in the Sierra Leonean petroleum sector subject to the fulfilment of conditions as may be specified by the Petroleum Directorate. (2) Sierra Leonean companies referred to in subsection (1) shall demonstrate ownership of equipment and capacity to execute the contract.