The roles and main functions of the Ministry are as follows:-

i) To acquire, process and interpret technical data in order to establish the energy and mineral resource potential of the country.

ii) To create an enabling environment in order to attract investment in the development, provision and utilization of energy and mineral resources.

iii) To inspect, regulate, monitor and evaluate activities of private companies in energy and mineral sectors so that the resources are developed, exploited and used on a rational and sustainable basis.

iv) To provide guidance in the development and exploitation of the energy and mineral resources.