The Authority must, as appropriate, in accordance with this Act—
| (i) | the construction and conversion of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; and |
| (ii) | the operation of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; |
| (b) | gather and store information relating to the construction, conversion and operation of petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities; |
| (c) | undertake investigations and enquiries into the activities of licensees; |
| (d) | act as mediator or arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of this Act; |
| (e) | consult, where necessary, with Government Departments and other bodies and institutions regarding any matter contemplated in this Act; |
| (g) | monitor and take appropriate action, if necessary, to ensure that access to petroleum pipelines, loading facilities and storage facilities is provided in a non-discriminatory, fair and transparent manner; |
| (h) | expropriate land or any right in or any right in respect of land, necessary for the exercise of a licensee's rights; |
| (i) | promote competition in the petroleum pipeline industry; |
| (j) | take decisions that are not at variance with published Government policy; |
| (k) | perform any activity incidental to the performance of its duties; |
| (m) | exercise any power or perform any duty conferred or imposed on it under any law. |
