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European Union Methane Action Plan
Submitted to the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the EU's Methane Action Plan outlines policies and activities that will support the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) to reduce global emissions by 30% by 2030. The EU's long-term policy goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
Declaration of greenhouse gases as priority pollutants
This regulation declares greenhouse gases (GHG), including methane, as priority pollutants under the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act of 2004. Thus, any person conducting a production process set out in Annexure A that involves the emission of GHGs in excess of…
Federal Mining Act (as amended by 2017)
This act provides the legal basis for the exploration, extraction, and processing of domestic mineral resources with regard to sustainable mining, geographical constraints, and cost-effective and low-impact technology. It also aims to ensure the safety of operations and…
Permen ESDM 35/2021 - Procedure for Determination and Bid of Oil and Gas Working Areas
This Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources revoked and replaced Regulation Number 36 of 2008 concerning Coalbed Methane Gas Business. The law provides the following definitions: Coalbed methane (CBM): a natural gas (hydrocarbon) of which methane gas occurs…
Opinions of the State Council on Resolving Overcapacity in the Coal Industry and Realising Development Out of Difficulties
Recognising the coal mining sector as the basic industry of the national economy, this policy aims to promote structural reforms and effectively reduce overcapacity in the sector. The policy is based on three basic principles: (1) combining market forces and government support;…
Federal law on state regulation in the field of mining and use of coal, on the features of social protection of employees of coal industry organisations
The law defines the state policy in the field of mining (processing) and use of coal, and also regulates relations arising from the implementation of activities in this area. The law applies to organizations for the extraction (processing) of coal, mine construction, emergency…
Coalbed Methane Outreach Program
The Coalbed Methane Outreach Program (CMOP) is a voluntary partnership between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US coal mining industry aiming to encourage coal mine methane recovery and use. The CMOP maintains an Abandoned Coal Mines Opportunities Database…
Safety Standards for Methane in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
Subpart T of the US Code of Federal Regulations sets forth procedures and safety standards for each metal and nonmetal underground mine subject to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Depending on which category or subcategory the underground or surface mine is placed…
Law of Ukraine on gas (methane) from coal deposits
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine issued the law about gas (methane) from coal deposits to define the legal, economic, environmental and organisational framework for activities related to geological exploration of coal mine methane (CMM), including research and industrial…
(Queensland) Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014
The Queensland Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act of 2014 consolidates common provisions to each of the Resource Acts, provide for common processes applicable to resource authorities, and manage overlapping coal and petroleum resource authorities where coal…
Regulation on approval of safety rules in coal mines
The 2010 regulation on approval of safety rules in coal mines outlines requirements regarding the monitoring and control of atmospheric methane gas and carbon dioxide concentration levels within mines for worker safety. This regulation applies to mines at all stages of…
(Queensland) Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017
The Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Regulation of 2017 establishes standard operating procedures and guidelines for surface and underground mines. The Regulation contains key provisions regarding the monitoring and control of methane concentration in both surface and…
(NSW) Coal Innovation Fund
The New South Wales Coal Innovation Administration Act 2008 was enacted with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the state's coal sector. It thereby established two entities: 1) Coal Innovation NSW (CINSW), an advisory council composed of representatives from the…
Emissions Reduction Fund
The Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) is a voluntary scheme that aims to provide incentives for a range of organisations and individuals to adopt new practices and technologies to reduce their emissions. The Fund operates via an auction mechanism. Once or twice a year, the…
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations (NGER) 2008
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme was introduced by the Australian Government in 2007 to provide data and accounting in relation to the greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption and production of covered entities (generally large corporations). The…
(Alberta) Alberta Innovates’ Cleaner Hydrocarbon Production Program
Alberta Innovates was established by the Government of Alberta with the mandate of delivering research and innovation priorities. The agency provides funding programs, technical expertise, and applied research services to grow research and innovation across the province. Its…
(Saskatchewan) Associated Gas Royalty Moratorium
The Ministry of Energy and Resources of Saskatchewan has implemented a five-year Associated Gas Royalty Moratorium on the collection of Crown Royalty and Freehold Production Tax (royalty) on associated gas produced from wells other than gas wells, in an effort to mitigate…
Kuwait Nationally Determined Contributions 2021
The document presents an overview of the impact of climate change on Kuwait and of the national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. It also states the country is aiming to avoid 7.4% of its GHG emissions in comparison to a business as usual scenario by 2035. The target takes into…
Joint Declaration from Energy Importers and Exporters on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fossil Fuels
The governments of the United States, European Union, Japan, Canada, Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom released a joint declaration affirming their commitment to accelerate GHG emissions reduction from fossil fuels energy production and consumption. The declaration…
Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2020
The Environmental Protection Agency maintains the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks to meet annual commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, based on the methodologies recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)
The GHGRP requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large GHG emission sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and CO2 injection sites in the United States. Approximately 8,000 facilities are required to report their emissions…
Guidelines for management of fugitive methane and greenhouse gases emissions in the upstream oil and gas operations in Nigeria
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released these guidelines to establish actions and mechanisms for operators to prevent and control the emission of greenhouse gases from upstream oil and gas operations at new and existing facilities. The guidelines…
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network (CERIN)
The Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network (CERIN) is a collaborative initiative jointly funded by Natural Resources Canada, contributing $6 million, and Alberta Innovates, contributing $4.26 million. CERIN is a pan-Canadian network of researchers and end-users to…
(New South Wales) Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014
While predominantly to do with safety, this regulation directly notes methane levels and the obligation to reduce methane leaks for workplace health and safety. The updated 2022 regulation outlines requirements regarding the control and monitoring of methane levels so as not to…
Impact Assessment Act
This act outlines the federal process for impact assessments and the prevention of significant adverse environmental effects from projects carried out on federal lands. It aims to establish a fair, predictable and efficient process for conducting impact assessments that enhances…
Law No 6938 of 1981 - National Environmental Policy
This legislation establishes the National Environmental Policy. In addition to setting certain environmental principles, strategies and standards, the legislation requires that actors—either government or private—carry out an environmental impact assessment and obtain a permit…
Operating regulations of the multi-stakeholder group EITI-Ecuador
In 2020 the Ecuadorian multi-stakeholder group for implementing the EITI transparency standards in the country approved its operating regulation. These rules aim to regulate the operation and establish the internal procedures of the Group in order to guarantee an effective and…
Infrastructure Law Funding for Abandoned Mine Land Grant Program
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $11.3 billion funding over 15 years for the Abandoned Mine Land grant program to revitalize former coal communities through local economic development and environmental remediation of abandoned mines. Abandoned mine land…
Council of ministers’ decree No.37 of 2001: Executive regulation for the Federal Law No.24 of 1999 on the protection and development of the environment
The decree enacts several regulations related to the protection of the environment and the management of dangerous materials. Environment permits are issued by the ministry of environment and climate change in collaboration with the local responsible entity in each emirate. The…
Decree No.2 for 2017: executive regulations about engineering and environmental specifications for facilities in Kuwait
The decree provides a list of engineering and environmental specifications for different types of facilities in Kuwait. Specifications to oil and gas facilities (articles 35 to 44) include the need for continuous monitoring and measurement of pollutants throughout the different…
Decree No. 5 for 2020: executive regulation for gas flaring following the Law No. 42 for 2014
The decree sets requirements related to gas flaring. It differentiates between natural gas and associated gas. Associated gas is defined as gas associated to oil extraction and found dissolved in the extracted oil and water. It limits the amount of flared gas to 5% of daily gas…
Decree No. 8 for 2017: executive regulation for air pollution protection according to the Law No. 42 for 2014
This decree issues the executive regulation related to air pollution for the environment law of 2014. It regulates different sectors, including oil and gas, and requires all facilities to comply with the emissions limits stated in the regulation (outlined in Table 4). In…
Decree No. 9 for 1990: Environmental impact assessment from industrial and building projects
The decree states that project developers, including those responsible for oil and gas undertakings, must submit environmental impact assessments (EIA) before the start of activities. An EIA must include the following assessments: · Expected impacts on residential…
Council of ministers’ decree No. 32 for 2012, about the organization of the oil and gas ministry.
The decree lists all the entities working under the ministry of oil and gas, the role of the ministry and its organization. The ministry is the entity responsible for the governance of the oil and gas sector and it has the authority to: · Develop oil resources, aiming…
Council of ministers’ decree No. 341 for 2012, to approve the organization of the General Authority for the Environment
The decree defines the internal organization of the general authority for the environment. This authority is governed by an executive committee, which is responsible to develop programs and policies related to the environment. The environmental impact assessment office,…
National action planning document for the reduction of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP)
Since 2013, Côte d’Ivoire has been working with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to reduce short-lived climate pollutants and other air pollutants. Following this cooperation, the National Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Action Plan was adopted in 2019 by the Ministry of…
Executive Decree No. 2007-145 of 2 Joumada El Oula 1428 corresponding to 19 May 2007 determining the scope, content and approval procedures for environmental impact studies and notices
This executive decree aims to determine the scope, content and approval procedures for environmental impact studies and notices. Among others, it applies to oil and gas exploration projects. Environmental impact assessments and notices must include: A presentation of the…
Law No. 2003-10 of 19 Joumada El Oula corresponding to 19 July 2003 on environmental protection in the context of sustainable development
This law aims at defining the rules of environmental protection (including air, atmosphere, water, soil, subsoil, fauna, flora) within the framework of sustainable development (Article 1). This includes setting the fundamental principles and rules of environmental management,…
Decree No. 2007-105 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree 2004-094 of 4 November 2004 on the Environmental Impact Assessment
This decree amends and supplements certain provisions of Decree 2004-094 on Environmental Impact Assessment. It applies to the natural environment (air, water, soil, flora, landscape…) and human environment (social, economic, and cultural). The decree defines the activities…
General Law of Climate Change (Mexico)
This Law, promulgated in 2012, aims to align activities on mitigation and adaptation between the different government entities. The Law establishes following institutions: 1) the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change, 2) the Climate Change Council, 3) the…
Petroleum Industry Act
The Petroleum Industry Act replaces the former Petroleum Act. The new statute indicates that the property and ownership of petroleum within Nigeria and its territorial waters, continental shelf, and exclusive economic zone is vested in the Government of Nigeria. Regarding the…
Law 7/2003. Regulation on Equatorial Guinea’s Environment
This law provides the legal framework for environmental management in Equatorial Guinea. It promotes the sustainable use of natural resources while aiming for sustainable human development in the country. The conservation, protection and management of natural resources are of…
Ministerial Order No 04/2013 - Petroleum Operations Regulations
This regulation defines and establishes procedures and performance standards pertaining to petroleum operations in Equatorial Guinea, including exploration, evaluation, development, transportation, distribution, storage, refining, commercialisation and other related activities…
UAE Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the Protection and Development of the Environment
This law aims to ensure the protection and conservation of the quality and natural balance of the environment as well as to control all forms of pollution and avoid any immediate or long-term harmful effects resulting from economic, agricultural and industrial developments. It…
Law No. 19 of 1973 Concerning the Conservation of Petroleum Resources
This law aims to promote efficient oil and gas recovery, prevent waste and pollution and to guarantee a safe work environment. It applies to the entire oil and gas sector, including petroleum exploration, development, transport, processing, refining, marketing and products…
Law No. 6 of 1980 Establishing the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
This law establishes a single institution that owns all companies operating in the petroleum industry, from exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas to transportation, refining, marketing and production of products derived from petroleum. The objectives of this…
Law No. 42 of 2014 as amended - The Environment Protection Law
This law aims to protect the environment and its natural resources, control environmental pollution and degradation in all its forms, and ensure the achievement sustainable development objectives and biodiversity conservation. Furthermore, it shall promote environmental culture…
Utilization and Selling Price of Gas Flaring in Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities
The document establishes rules that aim to increase the utilization of gas flaring, reduce the volume of gas flared as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from upstream business activities. The special task force for upstream oil and gas, SKK Migas, is authorized…
Executive Decree 21-330,2021
Executive Decree 21-330 of 2021 sets out the conditions for granting exceptional authorizations for gas flaring. Requests for exceptional gas flaring shall be submitted by operators or contracting parties to National Agency for the Development of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT)…
Executive Decree No. 08-312, 2008
Executive Decree 08-312 establishes rules regarding the Hydrocarbon Regulation Authority (ARH)’s approval of environmental impact assessments for hydrocarbon-related activities. It specifically mentioned that environmental impact assessments must include measures to eliminate,…