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Decree on the permissible standards for the content of explosive gases (methane) in a mine, coal seams and mined-out space, above which degassing is mandatory
The Decree is aimed at reducing the content of explosive gases in the mine, as well as conducting safe operations for the extraction (processing) of coal in accordance with Article 14 of Law №81-FZ. Following requirements are outlined in the Decree: "Degassing is mandatory…
The Law of the Russian Federation on Subsoil
The provision of subsoil for use, including its provision for use by state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, is issued by a special state permit in the form of a license for the use of subsoil (Art. 11). The government can terminate a license…
Federal Law No. 69-FZ on Gas Supply in the Russian Federation
The law states that the owners of gas supply systems must ensure non-discriminatory access to the free capacity of their gas transmission and distribution networks for any organisations operating on the territory of the Russian Federation. First of all, access is provided to…
Prime Minister's Decree No. 338 of 1995 Issuing the Executive Regulations of the Environment Law 4/1994
The decree states all the regulations related to the environmental law No 4 /1994. The relevant articles to methane abatement are the following: Article 17 - The facility owner must keep a record about its environmental impact, including the emissions, environmental measures…
Environmental Law (Law 4 of 1994)
The Environmental Law outlines regulations pertaining to land, air, and water pollution and creates the Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), endowing it with the powers to enforce these requirements. Furthermore, it determines that companies operating in the field of oil…
Target to reduce oil and gas sector methane emissions by 75%
Ahead of COP26 in November 2021, Canada announced that it would join the Global Methane Pledge and that it would commit to develop a methane reduction plan that would reduce oil and gas methane emissions by at least 75% below 2012 levels by 2030. The announcement referenced the…
2018 - 2030 Methane Reduction Plan
In joining the Global Methane Pledge, Korea announced a methane reduction plan that included a national target to reduce emissions from 28 million tons in 2018 to 19.7 million tons in 2030, a 30% reduction. The government recognised the need to reduce methane emissions across…
(Tasmania) Gas Safety Regulations 2019
This regulation requires operators to comply with certain standards issued by the Standards Association Australia and the Standards Association New Zealand, including: - AS3961 on the storage and handling of liquified natural gas; - AS/NZS 1596 on the storange and handling…
Guidelines for industrial and operational security, and environmental protection in activities of exploration and extraction of unconventional hydrocarbons
Governs the exploration and production of unconventional resources, including shale gas, tight oil, heavy and extra heavy oil and bitumen, methane hydrates, and coal seam gas. Regulated parties must evaluate the environmental impact and perform a risk analysis of their…
(South Australia) Gas Regulations 2012
Outlines the administration and licensing of gas entities and promotes an energy efficiency program for gas retailers. Indirectly targets methane emissions through its safety and operations provisions that require best practice standards for gas fitting and minimisation of leaks…
(South Australia) Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007
The Act sets a target to reduce by 31 December 2050 greenhouse gas emissions within the State by at least 60% to an amount that is equal to or less than 40% of 1990 levels. It also sets targets to increase the proportion of renewable electricity generated and consumed in the…
(Queensland) Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Manages onshore petroleum and gas safety including well construction requirements, safety requirements, royalties and reporting requirements. Provides that flaring is only authorised if it is not commercially or technically feasible to sell or use the gas. Venting is allowed…
(Queensland) Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Regulation 2018
Operates as subordinate regulations that outline the mandatory safety requirements for petroleum and gas operations in Queensland. Requires operators to carry out risk-based leak management schemes as required by the Queensland leak management code. Additionally outlines the…
(Western Australia) Dangerous Goods Safety (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2007
Identifies facilities that are subject major hazards based on substances. Establishes that the maximum quantity for methane or natural gas storage at a site is 200 tonnes. Governed by Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and
(Western Australia) Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Environment) Regulations 2012
This regulation oversees the environmental planning submission requirements for petroleum and geothermal project licenses in Western Australia. It includes the need for an environmental assessment and provisions on continued reporting and applicable penalties. Its objective…
(Tasmania) Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008
Establishes a target for Tasmania to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% below 1990 levels by 31 December 2050. This target covers all greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, methane, HFCs, and others. Authorises the Governor to make regulations to…
(Tasmania) Gas Safety Act 2019
Governs the licensing and safety requirements for gas installation, operation and supply in Tasmania. Establishes the investigative powers of Gas Officers and the ability to declare gas operations as unsafe, resulting in the restriction of gas supply. In order for proponents…
(Tasmania) Mineral Exploration Code of Practice - Schedule for onshore exploration for petroleom, coal seam gas or geothermal substances
The objectives of this schedule are to ensure that petroleum, coal seam gas and geothermal exploration is conducted in accordance with good oilfield practice, and that the environmental, health and safety hazards and risks involved in undertaking petroleum or geothermal…
(Tasmania) Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994
Establishes the state Environment Protection Authority which administers the Act. It outlines a general environmental duty of persons involved in projects that are likely to cause environmental harm or pollution of the environment. The Act operates in conjunction with the Land…
(Queensland) Code of practice for leak management, detection and reporting for petroleum operating plant
This Code of practice sets a standard for leak management, detection, reporting and remediation for petroleum leaks within Queensland. Under Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Regulation 2018, petroleum operators are required to comply with the code for their facilities. The Code…
(Queensland) Code of Practice for the construction and abandonment of coal seam gas and petroleum wells, and associated bores
The purpose of this Code is to ensure that all petroleum wells, coal seam gas wells and associated bores are constructed, maintained and abandoned to a minimum acceptable standard resulting in long-term well integrity, containment of petroleum and the protection of groundwater…
Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre (CRC)
Future Fuels Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) is an industry focused Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) partnership between community, industry, government and acadmia embracing industry, academia. The Australian government co-funds the CRC, which has supported…
Prime Minister Decree No. 1129 of 2019
The decree establishes and demarks the role of the National Council for Climate Change. The council tasks are to: Prepare the national policies related to climate change Increase scientific knowledge and awareness about climate change Couple climate change and Sustainable…
The Egyptian Natural Gaz Holding Company Sustainability Policy
The Egyptian Natural Gaz Holding Company is one of the NOCs that is directly connected to the ministry of oil. Its objective is to develop the natural gas industry in Egypt. This policy states that EGAS is committed to: Adopt and Integrate sustainability best practices in all…
Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030
Egypt Vision 2030 is a unified long-term political, economic, and social vision. It was developed in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The vision sets a target to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 10% from the energy sector, including oil…
Prime Minister Decree No. 618 of 2017 - Amendment of the Executive Regulation
The decree amended the executive regulation of the environment Law 4/1994, and frames the requirements of personnel and consultancy firms to be able to perform an: Environmental assessment Environmental impact study Environmental plan for all facilities, Environmental…
Prime Minister Decree No. 964 of 2015 - Amendment of Executive Regulation of Law 4/1994
The amendment updates the excutive regulations of the Law 4/1994 , governing environmental issues in Egypt, as previously amended in 2011. It includes several updates related to the environmental protection fund and coal handling regulations, including methane emissions. This…
Prince Decree 2/2017: Cancellation of prince decree 38/2011 to form the national committee for oil and gas
The decree abolishes the 2011 prince decree number 38 , to form a national committee for oil and gas. The committee is dissolved and all the rights, power, and duties are transferred to Qatar Petroleum. Those include but are not limited to the authority to: Guide and transfer…
Prince Decree 11/2019 regarding the organisational structure of the Ministry of Municipality
The decree demarcates the organisation and responsibilities within the ministry of municipality. It describes the different directorates governing the environmental activities in the country. The three main directorates and their corresponding roles are: Directorate of…
Qatar Voluntary National Review 2021
Qatar aims through this document to track national efforts in achieving sustainable development and complying with Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Petroleum (QP) has already done/planned several efforts on methane mitigation subject. Some of these efforts are listed below:…
Qatar National Vision 2030
The National Vision 2030 presents Qatar's long term goals and provides the framework for future national strategies and plans. The guidelines for the environmental plans, included in the vision, are: preserving the environment and its natural balance to achieve comprehensive…
Cabinet decree for the establishment of climate change committee Decree 15/2011
The decree establishes the climate change committee within the ministry of environment and defines its role. The duties of the committee include: following international agreements related to climate change and any related recommendations; proposing national action plans to…
Approbation to join the UN agreement on climate change Decree 47/1996
The decree approves to join the UN 1992 climate change agreement and gives the agreement the enforcement power as a law. The goal of this agreement is to stabilise the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to a level that does not include any drastic human…
Parking EVSE mandate Beijing
In 2017 the Beijing municipal government began mandating that all parking spots in new residential developments set aside space for EV chargers, with new government or state-owned enterprise buildings required to install chargers at 25% of parking
Organic Law to reserve to the State the related goods and services from the hydrocarbons primary activities
On May 7th, 2009, as a way to protect the country's strategic activities, the National Assembly enacted this law to reserve the activities and goods related to the primary activities established on the Hydrocarbons Organic law to the State. As a result, the mentioned activities…
The Offshore Combustion Installations (Pollution Prevention and Control) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, amended 2018
Regulation made under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999. Primarily concerning power generation, but relevant to methane from combustion sources offshore. A permit is required for any combustion installation (gas turbines, diesels, direct drive compressors,…
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (2018 Amendment)
Oil refineries, as included in the EU Emissions Trading System, must have a greenhouse gas emissions permit from the Environmental Agency, Scottish Environmental Agency, or Northern Ireland Environmental Agency. This includes VOCs (and methane) emitted from storage and…
(Abu Dhabi) Law No. 4 of 1976 - Gas Ownership Law
This law states that all the natural gas within the territory of the Emirates of Abu Dhabi belongs to the government. Furthermore, it outlines that the Emirate retains gas rights at all stages of production up to the delivery points. The legislation grants the Abu Dhabi…
Handbook for quantifying direct methane and Non-Methane VOC emissions, Appendix B to guidelines no 044 ver. 17, 23 (2019 updates)
This is an industry document, suggesting best practices in emissions reporting. It reflects Norway's requirements as of 2017 to report "waste gas" emissions of methane and other volatile organic compounds from 32 sources located at oil and natural gas production facilities. The…
Mexico’s Mid-Century Strategy
This strategic document guides the country's climate change policy in the mid and long-term, with concrete actions that aim for deep greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2050. The goal by 2050 is to reduce 50% of national GHG emissions based on 2000 levels. It defines the…
Special Program on Climate Change 2021-2024
The Special Program on Climate Change sets the different priority objectives and strategies, as well as specific actions that should be followed during the 2021-2024 period. The Special Program has 4 different priority actions: 1. Actions on adaptation and resilience. "Reduce…
Official Mexican Standard NOM-010-ASEA-2016. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
"Minimum safety requirements for charging terminals and discharging terminals of portable storage modules and service stations for automobiles." The regulation states the need to implement several safety systems to avoid natural gas leakages. For example, operators should have…
Official Mexican Standard NOM-009-ASEA-2017. Management of pipeline integrity for collection, transport, and distribution of hydrocarbons, petroleum products, and petrochemicals.
This standard provides the guidelines to properly manage pipeline integrity applicable for the following activities: “hydrocarbons gathering; oil, natural gas, and petroleum products; petrochemicals transport (linked to gas processing and oil refining); and natural gas and…
Federal Hydrocarbons Law
The Law states the different attributions for key energy institutions in the Government of Mexico and regulates the entire hydrocarbons value chain. The Ministry of Energy is in charge of providing and modifying exploration and production (E&P) allocations (Art. 6), while the…
Technical guidelines for the use of associated natural gas in exploration and production of hydrocarbons
The regulation establishes criteria for how operators must develop a Program for the Use of Associated Natural Gas (AG). This includes defining a goal to achieve 98% use within three years (Art 14) and performing a technical-economic analysis (art 11) to support its achievement.…
National Climate Change Strategy (Mexico)
The National Strategy includes a 10-, 20- and 40-year outlook for achieving climate change goals. Sets a target of 30% GHG emissions reductions from the base year. Methane-related lines of action include calling for the establishment of monitoring, reporting, and verification…
Template Contract for Technical Services and for exploration, development and production
Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of Iraq, the Ministry of Oil has the exclusive right to develop and produce oil and gas resources in Iraq. The Ministry has published template oil and gas service contracts following competitive bidding rounds for development rights at…
Law 1931/2018
The law establishes the guidelines for climate change management in the federal government. This includes the different attributions of governmental entities in the topic. The law allows the federal government to develop policy and regulatory approaches towards meeting climate…
Resolution 421/2014
The resolution determines the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploratory drilling activities in the hydrocarbons sector. Key relevant issues that impact methane emissions are: Identification and inventory of atmospheric emissions,…
Colombia's Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Strategy
Colombia's Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Strategy is part of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition's (CCAC) “Support for National Action Planning” initiative. This strategy identifies actions towards addressing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) and that should be addressed…