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Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the SADC EPA States
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Southern African Development Community Economic Partnership Agreement (SADC EPA) States entered into force in October 2016. It is under provisional implementation in Mozambique since February 2018. It…
Wind energy import tariff inflexion
From January 2024, Brazil is implementing a 11.2% import tariff on wind energy technology (classified under HS Code 8502.31.00). Wind energy technology products over 7,500 kVA are however still temporary exempted, for a
Electric vehicle import tariff inflexion
Through Resolution 532, new import taxes were decided for hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The increase in the import tax will be gradual until 2026 for all three types of vehicles. As for electric vehicles, a rate of 10% will be applied from January 2024, which will…
African Growth and Opportunity Act
The African Growth and Opportunity Act entered into force in October 2020. It currently provides involved sub-Saharan African country imports with duty-free access to the U.S. market, including for: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including…
Cooking gas consumer support
In response to the international price crisis, the Kenyan government implemented the following measures to support access to LPG as a cooking gas, from July 2022 onwards: -in June 2022, the VAT on LPG was cut by half (from 16% to 8%). In June 2023, cooking LPG was exempted from…
Expansion of high voltage electrical networks
The Argentinian government is earmarking spending for a dedicated programme to expand high voltage electrical
Renewable Energy Fund (FENOGE)
Colombia's Fund for Renewable Energy (FENOGE) provides financial support for the integration of renewable energies into the country's energy system as well as financing projects for vulnerable communities, focusing on the implementation of offgrid solutions on a small
Special Economic Zones Act (No. 16 of 2015)
The Act established special economic zones (SEZ) in Kenya with the aim of promoting global and local investments, supporting industrial development and enabling investment environment. In particular the act highlighted the integration of infrastructure facilities, provision of…
2022 Butane subsidy scheme budget increase
Due to the repercussions of the global energy crisis, the Moroccan government dedicated additional spending for butane gas
Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA)
The Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement, which entered into force in November 2007, notably provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs for most energy products, including: iron, metals, ammonia, steel, aluminium, battery packs and cells, anodes, heat…
Agreement between the European Free Trade Association States and the Kingdom of Morocco
The Agreement between the European Free Trade Association States and the Kingdom of Morocco entered into force in 1999. It provides for border tariff elimination for most industrial and energy products, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment…
Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United Arab Emirates
The Free Trade Area Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United Arab Emirates entered into force in 2003. It provides for a 10% reduction on customs duties and taxes on a number of products, including: Aluminium Motor vehicles…
Free Trade Agreement between Morocco and Turkiye
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Turkiye and Morocco first entered into force on January 1, 2006. It was later amended in 2020, and has been in force in its current version since May 2022. The FTA provides for the elimination of border tariffs for most of industrial and…
African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA)
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) entered into force in July 2020. It provides for the removal of border tariffs on 97% of goods traded, over a period of 5 to 15 years, notably for: Ferrous waste and scrap . Aluminium ores and concentrates. Aluminium and…
United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
The United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of import tariffs for the following goods: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries, and…
Ministerial Resolution No. 1525 of 2017- anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel imports
In 2017, Egypt enacted anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel products imports from China, Ukraine, and Türkiye. These were extended for 4 years in June
New Investment Law no. 72 of 2017 - foreign direct investment provisions
Foreign direct investment in renewable energy , petroleum and natural resource, raw material transformation, industrial manufacturing, mass transportation, and electricity generation and distribution activities and projects is subject to liensing in Egypt. Foreign workforce…
New Investment Law no. 72 of 2017 - uniform custom duty
Since 2017, a uniform reduced 2% custom duty is implemented for equipment and machinery imports notably for renewable energy projects, electricity generation and distribution projects (to be listed under a decree of the Prime Minister) and car manufacturing activities in
Foreign direct investment rules for renewable energy projects
In 2020, the rule limiting foreign direct investments in the Algerian renewable energy sector to a 49% ownership and effectively establishing a joint-venture obligation with domestic investors, was lifted for most sectors, except for "strategic sectors" including mining,…
Free Trade Agreement between Israel and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The Free trade agreement between Israel and States of the European Free Trade Association entered into force on 1 July 1993. It provides the elimination of border tariffs for most energy products, including : Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment…
Electricity network upgrade
The Latvian government is providing dedicated funding to the distribution system operator to support the modernisation of the electricity distribution grid. The planned projects covered by the funding include rebuilding 75km of medium voltage power lines, replacing 840…
Energy efficiency of apartment buildings 2022-2026
The State-owned Latvian development finance institution Altum launched in December 2022 a new energy efficiency programme for multi-apartment buildings. The programme aims to provide EUR 57.2 million in grants and loans for insulation and the enhancement of energy efficiency…
Korea - Israel Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Israel Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of border tariffs on most energy sector products, including: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers,…
United States - Israel Free Trade Agreement
The United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of import tariffs for the following goods, among others : Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers,…
Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and the cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and the cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine entered in force in 2021. It provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs lines, notably for following energy sector products: Waste and scrap of tinned…
Infrastructure projects in the energy and water economies: 4. Removing barriers to enable rapid and efficient development of the electricity transmission anddistribution networks
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Israel's Ministry of Energy has identified 10 project areas to accelerate investment and support the economic recovery through ILS 25 billion of investment. Among these policies, the fourth identified project area is to remove barriers to…
Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)
The CAFTA-DR is a comprehensive free trade agreement which provides for the elimination of border tariffs for the following goods, among others: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors,…
Chile - United Kingdom Association Agreement
The Association Agreement aims to facilitate trade and strengthen economic relations between the two countries. It notably provides for the elimination of border tariffs for the following prioritized products: Agglomerated and reduced iron; Alumina, scrap metal, ammonia;…
Korea - Republics of Central America Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Republics of Central America Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of trade barriers among its signatory States. The Agreement gradually came into effect, as follows: Oct 01, 2019: in Nicaragua, Honduras Nov 01, 2019: in Costa Rica Jan 1, 2020: in El…
Costa Rica - China Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Costa Rica and China entered into force in 2011, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron; Alumina, scrap metal, ammonia, crude steel; Aluminium, nitrogen…
ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)
The ASEAN Member States and Japan signed the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) on 14 April 2008. The Agreement entered into force on 1 December 2008 among Japan, Singapore, Laos, Viet Nam and Myanmar. It then came into force in December 2008 for Brunei,…
New Zealand-Thailand Closer Economic Partnership
The New Zealand-Thailand Closer Economic Partnership notably eliminates or reduces border tariffs on: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries, and capacitors Motor…
Singapore Green Building Masterplan
Singapore's Green Building Masterplan aims to achieve the three goals of "80-80-80" in 2030, eg. greening 80% of buildings by 2030, achieving a 80% improvement in energy efficiency for best-in-class buildings by 2030 and requiring 80% of new development to be Super Low Energy…
Enhancement Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Through its Energy Management Information System (EMIS) grant scheme, the Singaporean Government supports company investments to monitor and reduce their energy consumption to achieve improvement in energy efficiency. The grant can cover up to 50% of qualifying costs such as…
Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG)
Through the Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG) scheme, the Singaporean government co-funds the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructures in non-landed private apartments and condominiums, in support to national objectives (60,000 EV charging points by…
Investment Allowance for Energy Efficiency (“IA-EE”) scheme
The Singaporean government's Investment Allowance for Energy Efficiency grants income tax reductions to companies making energy efficiency investments. It notably benefits data centers and manufacturing
Future Energy Fund
The government of Singapore is establishing a new Future Energy Fund in order to finance low carbon power and fuel infrastructure
Korea - ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Free Trade Agreement aims to foster trade relations between Korea and the ASEAN member nations by reducing or eliminating tariffs on goods. The following countries have signed bilateral free trade agreements with…
Gulf Cooperation Council – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA)
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)– Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA) entered into force in September 2013. The agreement provides for the elimination of 99% of border tariffs for goods traded between Singapore and the GCC Member States, including: Electric motors,…
Agreement Between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP)
The Agreement Between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership entered into force in January 2001, and its Upgraded Protocol in January 2020. It provides for the elimination of border tariffs for most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97,…
Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPSEP)
The Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPSEP) entered into force for New Zealand and Singapore in May 2006, for Chile in November 2006 and eventually for Brunei Darussalam in July 2009. It provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs for most…
Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA)
The Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) entered into force in 2018. It provides for the gradual elimination of border tariffs for 80% of tariff lines over 15 years, including for : Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps,…
Singapore – Jordan Free Trade Agreement (SJFTA)
The Singapore – Jordan Free Trade Agreement entered into force in 2005. It provides for the gradual elimination of border tariffs on goods traded between the countries by 2015, including for: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps,…
Singapore – Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (SCRFTA)
The Singapore – Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (SCRFTA) entered into force in 2013. It provides for the elimination of border tariffs for more than 95% of the products traded between the two countries, including for : Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical…
Singapore – Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA)
The Singapore – Australia Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2003 and was amended in 2017, provides for the elimination of border tariffs on all goods traded between the two countries, including for : Electric motors, turbines and generators Mechanical equipment…
Free Trade Agreement between Singapore and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The EFTA – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (ESFTA) provides for the elimination of 99.8% of border tariffs between Singapore and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most energy products…
Peru – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA)
The Peru-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA) provides for the gradual elimination of border tariffs for more than 87% of the good traded in between both countries, including for: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances,…
Panama – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA)
The Panama – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA) provides for the elimination of border tariffs for 98% of the goods traded between both countries, notably for : Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced…
US – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA)
The US – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA) provides for the elimination of tariffs for the following goods, among others: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery; Electric accumulators,…
United Kingdom – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (UKSFTA)
The United Kingdom – Singapore Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination or reduction of tariff barriers across major sectors, including for: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery;…