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Supreme Decree No 48/2009-EM
This regulation bans natural gas venting in oil and gas operations. Exceptions are made for contingency and emergency situations or those qualified as unavoidable. The General Hydrocarbons Directory (DGH) of the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (OSINERG) is…
Petroleum Act of 1971 as Amended (2007)
The act establishes State ownership over petroleum. Any person who wishes to explore or produce petroleum in the country must obtain a concession from the government. This regulation vests competent officials with the powers to inspect facilities and take samples. It defines…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006
Establishes the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board for the regulation of the mid- and downstream oil and gas segments, ensuring supply, competitive markets and consumers’ rights. It has the function of registering market entities and installations, regulating access to…
Concept of environmental protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030
This strategic document defines priority directions of policies in the field of environmental protection. It sets out measures to preserve the environment (atmospheric air, waters, lands, soils, subsoil, biodiversity, protected natural areas) from anthropogenic impact and other…
Law on the Use of Energy Resources
The Law on Use of Energy Resources is the enabling legislation for the various policy instruments used by the government to make energy resources utilisation more efficient and accessible. It requires registry of energy resources used at enterprises and, for organisations with…
(Alberta) AER Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting (upstream provisions)
This directive sets forth standards for flaring, incinerating, and venting methane in Alberta at all upstream petroleum industry wells and facilities. These requirements also apply to pipeline installations that convey gas (e.g., compressor stations, line heaters) licensed by…
Qatar Energy's Sustainability Strategy
Qatar Energy's Sustainability Strategy is governed by three mains references, Qatar National Vision 2030, United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris Agreement. It relies on several main pillars: to develop a low carbon energy department, to reduce emissions to…
Standards of maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmospheric air
Resolution of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus No. 113 dated November 8, 2016, approves and puts into effect the standards of maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmospheric air. The standards for methane are : - maximum…
Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus "On Integrated Environmental Permits" dated November 17, 2011 No. 528 (with amendments and additions dated March 9, 2016 No. 91).
In accordance with subparagraph 1.1, introduced in January 1, 2016, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs engaged in activities (or planning to carry out activities) that have a significant impact on the environment (as defined in the annex) can only carry out such…
The Law of the Republic of Belarus “On the Protection of Atmospheric Air” dated December 16, 2008 No. 2-З
This law refers to payments for the emissions of pollutants to the atmosphere, as required by tax legislation (Article 2). According to article 16, the standards of atmospheric air quality include: standards of maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmosphere…
Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Environmental Protection” No. 1982-XII of November 26, 1992 (as amended on December 29, 2020 No. 73-Z)
The Law establishes the legal basis for environmental protection in the Republic of Belarus. In order to reduce harmful impacts of economic and other human activities on the environment, these should use the best available methods and technologies to ensure compliance with…
Social Contract for the Mining Industry
The Polish government and mining union delegates signed a social contract for the mining industry. The MoU was signed in September 2020, and the final Social Contract was signed May 2021. The Social Contract sets out the specific timetable for discontinuing hard coal mining…
(Massachusetts) 310 CMR 7.73 Reducing Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Distribution Mains and Services
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) introduced the Regulation 310 CMR 7.73 in 2017 setting company-specific aggregate emissions limits on gas operators that decline each year from 2018 to 2020. The regulation serves to encourage downstream…
(Alaska) Administrative Code (Chapter 25 - Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission)
The Alaska Administrative Code (AAC), in its Chapter 25, outlines provisions related to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates oil and gas development in Alaska. This includes requirements related to drilling permits, safety of procedures and equipment,…
(Iowa) Administrative Code 199.19: Service Supplied by Gas Utilities
This section of the Iowa Administrative Code requires good engineering practice throughout construction, installation, maintenance and operation to ensure continuity of service, quality of service, and safety of people and property as reasonably possible. Each gas utility must…
(Colorado) Executive Order D 2018-12: Orphan Well Program
Executive Order D 2018-12 formed the Orphaned Well Program (OWP) under the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). OWP’s mandate is to identify, prioritize, and address orphaned oil and gas wells, locations, and production facilities across Colorado. The order…
(Oregon) Revised Standard 757.539 and Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 860 Division 85
Oregon Revised Statute 757.539 mandated the Oregon Public Utility Commission to “establish a voluntary emission reduction program for the purposes of incentivising public utilities that furnish natural gas to invest in projects that reduce emissions and provide benefits to…
(Oregon) Administrative Rules Chapter 340 Division 215 (as amended in 2020)
The Department of Environmental Quality issued the Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 340 Division 215 in 2008, establishing the Oregon Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. These rules govern the collection of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information from the state’s…
(Massachusetts) Gas Leaks Act
This act applies to intrastate pipelines and gathering lines. While it does not specifically focus on emissions, the bill outlines a natural gas leak classification system and a priority repair system. There are three classifications of gas leaks described in the bill: -…
EPA Natural Gas STAR program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched its Natural Gas STAR program in 1993 to provide a framework for companies with U.S. oil and gas operations to implement methane reducing technologies and practices and document their voluntary emission reduction activities. In…
Environment Law No. 32/2009
Control over environmental pollution shall be supervised by the government (Ministry of Environment and Forestry) and regional governments. Businesses and activities with "substantial impact" on the environment, including exploitation of natural resources, are required to…
Deliberation of the Energy Regulation Commission of 20 January 2022, approving Storengy's investment program for 2022
Pursuant to Article L. 421-7-1 of the Energy Code (Code de l’Énergie), operators of underground natural gas storage facilities must submit annual investment programs to the Energy Regulation Commission (Commission de Régulation de l’Énergie) for approval. This aims to ensure…
Deliberation by the Energy Regulation Commission of 21 January 2021, approving GRTgaz's investment program for 2021
Pursuant to Article L. 134-3 et L. 431-6-II of the Energy Code, operators of natural gas transmission network must submit annual investment programs to the Energy Regulation Commission (Commission de Régulation de l’Énergie) for approval. This aims to ensures that the necessary…
Rules of the State Inspectorate of the Republic of Uzbekistan on supervision of safe work in industry, mining and the domestic sector
These rules establish general requirements for safe work in coal mines. They address risk management and pose requirements for the use of certain equipment, materials and technologies. Mine workers are to be provided with personal protective equipment and trained for labor…
Notice Further Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessments and Management of Coal Resource Development
This notice was issued by the Ministry of Ecology, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration. It establishes a policy framework to promote coordinated development of coal resources and environmental protection. The notice…
(Saskatchewan) Methane Action Plan
The plan is a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from venting and flaring activities in the upstream oil and gas industry. It combines flexible results-based regulations with 10 new complementary policies and programs to protect industrial…
Innovation Fund - Investments in Innovative Clean Technology Projects
The European Commission launched its first call for proposals under the Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, financed by revenues from the auction of emission allowances from the EU’s Emissions…
Infrastructure and Jobs act: Public Transit Capital Investment Grants
Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, USD 39.15 billion in new investment is allocated to modernize transit and improve accessibility for the elderly and people with disabilities, including more than 24,000 buses, 5,000 rail cars, 200 stations, and thousands of miles…
Women in Cleantech Challenge
Women in Cleantech Challenge promotes women led businesses by supporting entrepreneurs in cleantech areas to scale their technologies and grow their businesses. It is one of six cleantech challenges in the Impact Canada Cleantech Initiative. NRCan designed the challenges to help…
Ministerial decree No. 48/2017 - Regulation for the issuance of environmental permits
The decree outlines the process for environmental permitting and pertaining project categories. Oil and gas undertakings fall under category A. For this category, operators must provide an environmental impact assessment. An environmental consultant must prepare the assessment…
Ministerial Decision No.20/2016 - Regulations for the Management of Climate Affairs
This regulation requires projects with significant greenhouse gas emissions to apply for and obtain a climate affairs permit. The law stipulates that this requirement applies to exploration and production of natural gas and oil among others. This permit is issued by the…
Royal Decree No. 8/2011 - Oil and Gas Law
The Oil and Gas Law sets out broad and general responsibilities for Oman’s hydrocarbon sector. It regulates all oil and gas production, transportation, and marketing. It states that the Sultanate of Oman owns all hydrocarbons and mineral resources existing in Oman. Entitlement…
Low Emissions Technology Statements
The first Low Emission Technology Statement (LETS), for 2020, is centred in identifying Australia’s big technology challenges and opportunities that will develop low-emission technologies. It includes a 1.9 billion AUD investment package in future technologies to lower emissions…
Environmental approval for Hunter Power project (gas-fired power plant)
The Hunger Power Project's environmental standards, approved by the Australian government, will begin its 660 MW gas-fired power plant at Kurri Kurri with AUD 600 million in government funding. The project will secure affordable, reliable power and create 600 direct jobs and…
Euratom - EU financing of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)
The European Union Council adopted Decision (2007/198/), securing continued European financing of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project during the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) between the period 2021-2027. The indicative European…
Municipal energy and emission database
The federal government announced a CAD 80,000 investment to the Sustainability Solutions Group to support the development of the Municipal Energy and Emission Database (MEED), an integrated geospatial platform that tracks greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for municipalities across…
National Just Transition Fund / Category 4 - Renewable Energies & Retrofitting
The National Just Transition Fund (JTF) was made available in 2020 to support communities transitioning to a low carbon economy in the Midlands region. The 2020 call for applications closed on 17 July 2020 To date, 47 JTF projects have received funding from the EUR 27.8…
Digital governance to reduce emissions
In alignment with Japan's policy to promote both digital transformation and decarbonization, the government is allocating 800 million JPY to build a governance system for the integrated management of greenhouse gas
Package to Reduce Emissions in Heavy Industry and Drive Economic Recovery (Including Jet Zero Council)
The UK government announced a GBP 350 million investment package to cut down emissions from heavy industry, construction, space and transport, and drive forward the green recovery. The announcement comes ahead the first meeting of the Jet Zero Council, which was tasked with…
USD 20 Million to Lower Costs of Geothermal Drilling
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to USD 20 million to lower the cost of developing geothermal energy by demonstrating faster drilling technologies. DOE is looking to dramatically lower the cost of geothermal drilling—which can exceed 50% of a project’s total…
DOE funding for small businesses to invest in clean energy research and development
As part of the Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, USD 105 million of funding will support research opportunities for underrepresented communities and small businesses working on climate change solutions including women and those from socially and economically disadvantaged…
DOE funding for direct air capture (DAC) and storage
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a USD 14.5 million funding to scale up direct air capture (DAC) technologies and to develop low-carbon energies. DAC is not yet an economically viable technology and requires consistent investment to impose. It could contribute to…
ARPA-E Research Programme, Biofuels
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced USD 35 million in funding for 15 projects that will help decarbonize the bio-refining proces in the energy, transportation, and agriculture sectors. The funding awards are supported by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy…
DOE training Program to improve Energy Efficiency
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a USD 30 million funding in new workforce training initiatives as part of its actions towards reducting the carbon footprint of buildings. Residential and commercial buildings are responsible for a third of GHG emissions in the US, use…
ARPA-E, ONWARDS programme - Limiting the nuclear waste
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a USD 40 million funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program aims to limit the amount of waste produced by advanced nuclear reactors, protect the land and air, and increase the deployment of nuclear as a…
(Saskatchewan) Directive PNG017: Measurement Requirements for Oil and Gas Operations
The directive contains the regulatory requirements for reporting from oil and gas operations in Saskatchewan. This mainly focuses on the measurement and metering of product. Continuous and intermittent flared and vent volumes at all oil or gas production or processing facilities…
(Saskatchewan) Directive PNG037: Emission Reduction Plans
The guideline sets out the requirements for the submission of a methane Emissions Reduction Plan by businesses with combined potential emissions greater than 50,000 tonnes of CO2e, as required in the 2019 Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations. It describes the required…
Ten milestones in 2021 - Increasing natural gas users
During the presentation of the ten milestones of the mining-energy sector in 2021, the Minister of Mines and Energy assured that 2021 will be the year to encourage the sustainable reactivation of Colombia, which will promote equity, development and new opportunities for the…
Support for power generation from high efficiency cogeneration- Act on the Promotion of Energy from High-Efficiency Cogeneration
Public support to high-efficiency power cogeneration, in the form of premiums paid to producers: 1. Auction support scheme - in the form of a cogeneration bonus for cogeneration units (new and significantly modernized) with an installed electrical capacity between 1 MW and 50…
North Sea Transition Deal - employment in more sustainable energy sectors and emissions reduction
In order to support the oil and gas industry sectors cope with the energy transition, the UK government has vowed to support workers, businesses and the supply chain by harnessing the industry's existing capabilities, infrastructure and private investment potential to exploit…