Subsection 5: Energy, mining resources and industrial development.

The regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Reunion are associated, by agreement with the State and specialised public establishments, with the preparation and implementation of the mining inventory. They are consulted by the State on programmes for prospecting and exploiting mineral resources. However, the offshore mining inventory is drawn up and implemented by the regions. With due respect for the State’s sovereignty and property rights over its maritime public domain, the…

The regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Reunion define the actions they intend to take in terms of industrial development, after consulting the regional economic, social and environmental council. Each region, as far as it is concerned, is informed each year, on the one hand, of the projects of the nationalised companies in favour of industrial development and, on the other hand, of the distribution of State aid to industry.