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Petroleum (Natural Gas) (Processing) Rules, 2019
The Petroleum (Natural Gas) (Processing) Rules govern activities related to natural gas processing in Mainland Tanzania. The Rules address gas leaks and gas releases in the following ways: Scope : The Rules expressly address natural gas leakage, defining it to mean “a…
Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991
The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991 sets out the licensing regime for reconnaissance, exploration and production of petroleum. Operators may carry out petroleum operations only upon obtaining the necessary license and entering into a petroleum agreement with the…
National Action Plan to Mitigate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
Ghana’s National Action Plan to Mitigate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) identifies 16 mitigation measures to address SLCPs, including methane, with the goal of reducing methane emissions by 56%. One of the implementation pathways it identifies is the monitoring of…
Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan
The Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan sets out a pathway for Ghana to achieve net zero by 2060. For the oil and gas sector, the plan includes actions such as reducing flaring and venting by 80% by 2030 and to zero by 2060 in the upstream sector (through penalties,…
Angola's National Determined Contribution
Angola has submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. Angola has commitment to reducing its GHG emissions by 5% by 2035 unconditionally, using the 2020 Business-As-Usual scenario as a reference point, and by 11% conditional on…
Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Environmental Regulations, 2023
These Regulations seek to regulate, monitor and enforce health and environmental measures relating to midstream and downstream petroleum operations. In terms of the provisions, licensees and permit holders are required to conduct monitoring and control of methane emissions…
Gas Flaring, Venting and Methane Emissions (Prevention of Waste and Pollution) Regulations, 2023
These Regulations have been enacted under the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 and seek to reduce the environmental and social impact of flaring and venting of natural gas and fugitive methane emissions and create social and economic benefits from gas flaring and venting. They apply…
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement: Nigeria
Nigeria has submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. The updated NDC sets economy-wide absolute emissions reduction targets instead of previous percentage reduction targets relative to a business-as-usual scenario. The NDC sets an…
Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector
EU methane regulation covering domestic oil, gas, and coal operations plus methane intensity requirements on imports from 2030.
Colorado Oil and Gas Methane Intensity Verification Protocol
Under Colorado law, upstream oil and gas operators are required to report their methane emissions and calculated GHG intensities on an annual basis. Methane emissions must be calculated through the creation of a measurement-informed methane inventory. The Oil and Natural Gas…
Petroleum Code
Under the Petroleum Code, oil operators have a general obligation to exploit petroleum resources while taking into account environmental protection (Article 82). They are also required to undertake abandonment operations following the cessation of oil field exploitation,…
Climate Change Law
According to the 2025 Climate Change Law, the Government of Côte d'Ivoire is responsible for encouraging the use of carbon mechanisms (i.e., mechanisms aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions between two interested parties). The State ensures the coordination of carbon…
Environmental Code
Under the 2023 Environmental Code, any project that is likely to have an environmental impact - including any oil or gas project - is subject to a prior environmental assessment (Article 68). Environmental assessments must take into account the national adaptation and mitigation…
Decree No. 019/2021 Regarding Climate Change
The Climate Change Decree establishes a national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trading system, aiming to create a carbon market in Gabon. This system specifically covers flaring in the oil industry (Article 10) and applies to any operator whose Type 1 and Type 2 emissions…
Framework Law on the Environment
The Framework Law on the Environment stipulates that activities likely to have an impact on the environment are subject to prior authorization, granted on the basis of an environmental impact assessment (Article 14). Operators of natural resources must use appropriate methods to…
Petroleum Act of 2015
The Petroleum Act sets the regulatory framework for oil and gas production in Tanzania. The Tanzania government retains full ownership of all oil and gas resources, and the National Oil Company is entitled to carry operations for petroleum exploitation. In relation to methane…
Hydrocarbons Code
Congo's Hydrocarbons Code prohibits natural gas venting and flaring, except in the following four situations: (1) flaring carried out as part of testing; (2) flaring carried out for safety reasons; (3) flaring carried out for occasional petroleum work; and (4) flaring or venting…
FuelEU Maritime — GHG intensity limits for ship-fuels
Limits well-to-wake GHG intensity of energy used by ships above 5,000 GT trading in EU waters, with stepped reductions to 2050.
Petroleum Law (Law No. 21/2014)
The Petroleum Law sets the regulatory framework for oil and gas production in Mozambique. It sets the National Company for Hydrocarbons to be the national entity responsible for the prospection, production and commercialisation of petroleum products. Private companies can only…
National Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy (ENAMMC)
In 2012, Mozambique adopted the National Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy, covering the period from 2013 to 2025. The strategy sets out guidelines for action to increase the country's climate resilience and reduce climate risks by integrating adaptation and…
Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act 2016, Act 919
The stated purpose of this legislation is to ensure safe, secure, sustainable and efficient petroleum activities to achieve optimal long-term petroleum resource exploitation and utilisation for the benefit and welfare of the people of Ghana. The Act outlines the requirements…
Petroleum Law - Law 10/04 as amended by Law 5/19
Under the Petroleum Law and the Constitution of Angola, all natural resources are the property of the Angolan State, including all onshore and offshore petroleum reserves. This law states that all petroleum operations – such as prospecting, exploration, development and…
Petroleum Profits Tax Act
Taxes shall be levied on the profits of companies engaged in petroleum operations (Sec. 8). Sec. 9(3) allows for adjusted profits (profits after deductions in Sec. 10(1) and adjustments made under Sec. 14). Sec. 10 deductions include – (c) royalties for natural gas sold and…
Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources in the Oil and Natural Gas Sector (Subpart OOOOc)
Emission guidelines that states must follow when developing plans to limit methane emissions from existing oil & gas sources.
Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources in the Oil and Natural Gas Sector (Subpart OOOOb)
Final rule tightening methane and VOC standards on new, reconstructed, and modified oil & gas facilities, including super-emitter response programme.
European Sustainability Reporting Standard E1 — Climate change
Mandatory CSRD disclosure standard on transition plans, GHG emissions Scope 1/2/3, internal carbon pricing, and physical/transition risks.
Environmental Bylaw for Hydrocarbons Activities
This regulation concerns nationwide hydrocarbon operations, applying to operators in any segment of the hydrocarbon industry, including exploration, development and production, storage, transportation, industrialisation and commercialisation of petroleum, oil derivatives,…
Climate-related Disclosures
ISSB sustainability disclosure standard covering governance, strategy, risk management, and climate-related metrics including Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
Resolution 58/2024
Resolution 58/2024 establishes objectives and guidelines for the detection, control, monitoring, quantification, and reduction of methane emissions from hydrocarbon activities in the province of Chubut, with the aim of reducing their impact on the environment. The regulation…
Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation
Updates rules on flaring, venting, and royalty-bearing methane losses from onshore federal and tribal oil & gas leases.
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 60105 Funding to Address Air Pollution
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocates USD 117.5 million in funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for monitoring of air pollution. This includes funding to modernize the national air quality monitoring network, especially in disadvantaged communities;…
Guidelines for Promoting Decarbonization for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Activities (Brazil)
In August 2024, Brazil's National Energy Council Policy issued guidelines for decarbonizing activities related to the exploration and production of oil and gas. The guidelines declare that it is in the interest of the National Energy Policy to reduce GHG emissions from projects…
Revised EU Emissions Trading System (Phase 4 update)
Strengthens the EU ETS, extends to maritime shipping from 2024, introduces ETS2 for buildings and road transport from 2027.
Royal Decree 114/2001 - The Law on the Conservation of the Environment and Pollution Prevention
This decree is the principal legal framework for environmental protection in the Sultanate of Oman. According to it, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) oversees and regulates the environmental aspects of oil and gas developments in Oman. This decree also…
Decree No H45880T/214287 of January 23, 2012 - On General Conditions, Structure and Template of Upstream Oil and Gas Contracts
This decree was amended by Decree No H52087T/43465 of July 5, 2016, and it formally established the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) framework in Iran. EIA is defined as a study designed to predict and identify the potential environmental effects of a project. This…
Environmental Organic Code
This code aims to ensure the right of people to live in a healthy and ecologically balanced environment. It outlines the main rights, duties, and principles related to environmental protection, including the best available environmental practices. It sets a regulatory system for…
Law No. 86 of 1956 concerning mining and quarrying
The law states that all mineral materials existing in mines in the Egyptian territories and the territorial waters are considered as state property. Furthermore, it stipulates the terms and obligations of all oil and gas operators carrying out activities within Egypt. It…
Petroleum Law No 25 of 1955
Under this law, all crude petroleum in Libya is the property of the Libyan State. Hence, no person may explore or exploit petroleum in Libya unless authorised by a permit or a concession issued in accordance with the law. The petroleum law authorises land allocations and…
Ban on routine gas flaring to reduce methane emissions
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities announced on 30 June that it would introduce a ban on routine gas flaring. The ban took effect on 1 July 2023. Until now, legislation stated that oil and gas companies must ensure that their oil and gas activities take place…
Law No. 04-20 of 13 Dhou El Kaada 1425 corresponding to 25 December 2004 on the prevention of major risks and disaster management within the framework of sustainable development
This law sets the rules for the prevention of major risks and disaster management within the framework of sustainable development. Among others, climatic risks, industrial and energy risks, atmospheric pollution, floods, forest fires, and land and sea pollution are considered…
Law No. 2014-390 of 20 June 2014 on sustainable development
Law No. 2014-390 defines the fundamental objectives of sustainable development and aims to identify and support policies for sustainable development and climate change mitigation. It defines sustainable development commitments; advances environmental protection, economic…
The Saskatchewan Petroleum Industry/Government Environment Committee
The Saskatchewan Petroleum Industry/Government Environment Committee (SPIGEC) was established in 1992. It is formed to facilitate the cooperative resolution of provincial environmental management issues, including climate change and gas flaring and venting. The Committee meets…
Agreement on cooperation for the development of the biogas and biomethane
This sector agreement was initiated by the Ministry of Climate and Environment and signed by representatives of government administration and stakeholders of the biogas and biomethane sector. The main purpose of the agreement is cooperation for the development of the sector in…
Sanitary norms and rules for the protection of atmospheric air in populated areas of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SanREN 0350-17)
Sanitary rules, norms and hygienic standards are documents that establish requirements in the field of sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the population, which are mandatory for compliance with state and other bodies, legal entities and individuals. Sanitary requirements…
Law of Republic of Uzbekistan of 15.03.2021 №ZRU-678 „About environmental audit”
The law regulates relations in the field of environmental audit. The main objectives of this legislation are the assessment of the impact of the activities of the subject of environmental audit on the state of the environment; assessment of the effectiveness of environmental…
Climate Change Act
The Act aims to promote the implementation of Norway's climate targets which are indicated in the Section 3 and 4 of the Act as follows: - Climate target for 2030: The target is for greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced by 50-55% by 2030 from the level in the reference year…
Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other matters) Amendment Bill
The bill will amend the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and the Public Audit Act 2001 by implementing a single broad policy to broaden non-financial reporting by requiring and supporting the making of climate-related disclosures by certain…
Resolution No.2 of 2015 - The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment System in the State of Kuwait
This resolution regulates articles 7 and 16 of the Environmental Protection Law with regards to environmental impact assessments. It describes the purpose of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study (ESIA) and its legal requirements; indicates which projects are…
Decision No. 210/2001 pertaining to the Executive By-Law of the Law No. 21/1995 establishing the Environment Public Authority
The law establishes environmental requirements and standards in Kuwait. These standards apply to aspects related to environmental impacts of development projects, work and indoor environment, chemical resources management, hazardous waste, marine and coastal environment, air…
Air Pollution Act
The main objectives of this legislation are the preservation of the natural composition of atmosphere, the prevention and reduction of air pollution, and to provide institutional provisions in the field of atmospheric air protection. (in Art. 24) It states that organizations…