Decision Makers & Authority
Who has legal authority to make what decisions
🏛️ Decision Hierarchy
Cabinet / CCEA
HIGHEST APPROVAL — G2G, major contracts
POLICY AUTHORITY
OPERATIONAL — Tenders, day-to-day
📊 Authority Matrix
| Decision | Cabinet | MPEMR | Petrobangla | RPGCL | BERC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2G Supply Agreement | APPROVE | Recommend | Execute | — | — |
| Long-term SPA (new) | If threshold | Policy | SIGN | Negotiate | — |
| Spot MSPA Execution | — | — | SIGN | Manage | — |
| Tender/EOI Issuance | — | — | Oversee | ISSUE | — |
| Supplier Pre-Qualification | — | — | Final OK | EVALUATE | — |
| Tariff Setting | If major | Policy | — | — | SET |
📈 Decision Flow
🏢 Buyer-Side Roles & Responsibilities Source: RPGCL/MSPA
| Role | Authority Level | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman, Petrobangla | Ultimate | Final MSPA signatory; receives all formal notices |
| Managing Director, RPGCL | Operational | Receives EOI submissions; manages shortlisting process |
| Deputy General Manager (LNG), RPGCL | Technical | Reviews LNG-specific technical submissions |
| RPGCL as Buyer's Representative | Day-to-Day | Issues/receives operational notices; cannot amend MSPA without Petrobangla approval |
| CEO/MD (Dispute Escalation) | Escalation | First escalation for unresolved disputes; 15-day resolution window |
Key Point: RPGCL acts as Petrobangla's agent for daily operations, but all contractual amendments require Petrobangla's direct approval.
🏭 Seller-Side Requirements Source: RPGCL/MSPA
| Role | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Authorized Signatory | Must be formally authorized via Signing Authorization Form |
| Financial Certification | Chairman alone OR CEO + CFO jointly certify audited financials |
| Lead Firm (consortium) | Primary accountability; submits financial qualification for group |
| Operating Member (consortium) | Demonstrates terminal operating experience (≥2 Mtpa, ≥1 year) |
| Seller's Operator | Runs Loading Port facilities; ensures LNG Ship compliance |
| Transporter | Owns/charters LNG Ship; signs Unloading Port terminal rules |
📬 Notice Protocol Source: RPGCL/MSPA
Notices TO Buyer
- Formal/Contractual: Addressed to Chairman, Petrobangla
- Operational: Addressed to RPGCL as Buyer's Representative
Notices TO Seller
- Addressed to designated contact in MSPA
- Must specify authorized recipients