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New Zealand-Hong Kong (China) Closer Economic Partnership
The New Zealand-Hong Kong (China) Closer Economic Partnership provides for further elimination of border tariffs among the two Parties, including for: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors,…
EV-charging at Home Subsidy Scheme (EHSS)
In 2022, the Government of Hong Kong (China) earmarked additional funding for the extension of a pilot subsidy scheme promoting the installation of electric vehicle charging-enabling infrastructure ("EVCEI") in private residential
China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement
The China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement entered into force in July 2007. A Protocol to upgrade the Agreement was signed in 2019; As per the Agreement, Pakistan notably eliminated import tariffs for the following imports from China: Lithium oxide and hydroxide, Nickel oxides and…
Free Trade Agreement Honduras - Peru
The Free Trade Agreement between Honduras and Peru entered into force in January 2017. It provides for the gradual elimination of import tariffs for most goods traded between the countries, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including…
Import duty elimination for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure equipment
In June 2019, Ecuador eliminated import duties for electric vehicles -both for private use, public transport and cargo- as well as for charging infrastructure and battery
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between EFTA States and Ecuador
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Ecuador and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA") entered into force in November 2020. It provides for gradual tariff elimination on imports of most energy products, including : Electric motors,…
United Kingdom - Andean countries Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between United Kingdom and the Andean countries entered into force on January 2021, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment…
Law No. 24,040 on substances that deplete the ozone layer
The law provides the framework stemming from the Montreal Protocol and its amendments to regulate and phase out some F-gases. It notably sets restrictions and regulations over their production, use, marketing, import and
Free Trade Agreement - Mexico and Bolivia
The Economic Complementation Agreement between Bolivia and Mexico entered into force in June 2010. It provides for the elimination of border tariffs for most energy products, including: - Agglomerated and reduced iron - Alumina - Scrap metal - Ammonia - Crude steel -…
MERCOSUR-Bolivia Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between MERCOSUR and Bolivia entered into force in 1996, 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…
Import duty and tax reductions for electric and hybrid vehicles
In July 2021, the Bolivian government eliminated import tariffs for electric and hybrid vehicles-including for agricultural use- and their related components. Additionally, a consumption tax reduction was also enacted for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as for electricity…
Air Quality Act
The act aims at setting limits and controls over air pollutants of industrial installations in South Africa. The standards for newly built combustion installations are as follow: Solid fuels: SO2 to 500 mg/nm3 // NOx to 750 mg/nm3 // PM to 50 mg/nm3 Liquid fuels: SO2 to 500…
Environmental Protection and Management (Air Impurities) Regulations
The regulations aim at setting limits and controls over air pollutants in Singapore. Standards are listed for 24 pollutants, including CO (250 mg/Nm3) and SO2 (1,700
Enforcement Rules of the Air Quality Conservation Act
The Enforcement Rules of the Air Quality Conservation Act aims at implementing the limits, standards and control of air pollutants in Korea. The rules are regularly ammended, and as of 2024, air pollution controls are set over eleven air pollutants, including NOx, SO2 and
Regulatory Measures against Air Pollutants Emitted from Factories and Business Sites
The regulation aims at limiting and controling air pollutants from industrial facilities and businesses. Standards are set for NOx, SO2 and dust across fossil-fuel based boilers, furnaces and
Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA)
The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) entered into force in December 2008. It provides for the gradual elimination of border tariffs for most energy products, including : iron, metals, steel, battery packs and cells, anodes, heat pumps, electric cars,…
Permenlhk n°15/2019 on air quality standards for thermal power plants
The regulation aims at setting rules, standards and controls for air pollutants from power generation installations. Standards for thermal power plants built before the application of the regulation are as follow: Coal: SO2 to 550 mg/nm3 // NOx to 550 mg/nm3 // PM to 100…
Domestic manufacturing investment tax incentive
In 2022, the government of the Philippines introduced tax incentives for investments in domestic clean energy technology manufacturing activities, in the framework of the 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan. Both foreign and domestic investors are eligible for the tax…
Notification No. S.O. 3305 on Thermal Power Plants Standards
The regulation aims at limiting air pollutants steming from thermal power plants. Standards for coal based power plant's units installed before December 2003 are as follow: SO2: 200-600 mg/nm3 // NOx: 600 mg/nm3 // PM: 100 mg/nm3 // Hg: 0.03 mg/nm3. Standards for coal based…
Philippines - European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement
The Philippines and EFTA members – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland – entered in 2018 into a free trade agreement that covers trade in goods, trade in services, investment, competition, intellectual property, government procurement, and sustainable development.…
Offshore Methane Reduction Covenant
The offshore methane emissions reduction programme was established in January 2018 and formalised in August 2019 in a covenant. Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and NOGEPA (Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association) signed the covenant,…
Final determination- Investigation on anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of cold rolled products of alloy or non-alloy steel
On 29 September 2023, the Malaysian Government announced the final determination for the Investigation launched on anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of cold rolled products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating or exported from Japan. Antidumping duties are to be imposed…
Electric Motorcycle Usage Promotion Scheme (MARiiCas)
The Malaysian government is subsidising the purchase of electric motorcycles for low-income consumers (individuals earning RM120,000 or less per
Law on Investment Promotion
The Law on Investment Promotion was first introduced in 2004 with the latest update in 2016. The law regulates both domestic and foreign investment to facilitate and promote investments in Lao PDR. Incentives offered by the law, which are potentially applicable to the energy…
Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions - power generation installations limits
The Industrial Emissions Directive aims to achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment taken as a whole by reducing harmful industrial emissions across the EU. The Directive regulates over 50,000 of the EU's largest industrial installations, including…
Order No. 796-r implementing the national plan for emission reduction from big combustion plants
The National Plan for Emission Reduction from big combustion plants sets a pathway for a gradual reduction in air pollutants from industrial installations. The total emission limits for all plants included in the National Plan are: 1 017 kt SO2 in 2018 to 51 kt SO2 in 2033;…
Regulation on Control of Industrial Air Pollution
The regulation aims at setting controls and standards for air pollutants from industrial installations. For thermal power plants with a generation capacity below 100 MW, the following limits apply: Gas: 100 mg/nm3 for SO2 // 100 mg/nm3 for CO // 800 mg/nm3 for NOx // 10…
Standards B.E. 2566 for controlling air emissions from power plants
Thailand updated its air pollutant emissions standards in 2023, with applicable norms depending on the age of the installation and its fuel. Air emission standards for new power plants are as follows: Coal: SO2 limit to 260 mg / m3 // NOx to 180 mg / m3 // PM to 50 mg / m3 //…
Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (MJEPA)
The Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (MJEPA) entered into force in July 2006. It provides for the elimination of export supports and non-tariff measures, as well as for the gradual elimination of import duties- notably for iron, metals, ammonia, steel, aluminium,…
Norm NS 05-062 on air pollution
The aim of this regulation is set norms and standards with regards to air pollution. Standards for existing and new stationary installations varies with the fuel used and the generation capacity, and are displayed as follow: SO2: 2000 mg/nm3 NOx: 165-300 mg/nm3 CO: 450-650…
Loan Subsidies for Climate Change and Energy Transition Adaptation and Mitigation
The Sustainable Development Financing Scheme, introduced by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), has earmarked RM12 billion to bolster projects in Sabah. This initiative is a joint effort between Sabah Development Bank Berhad (SDB) and BPMB, which aims to support ventures…
BNM Financial Support for SMEs Adopting Low-Carbon Initiatives
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) provides funding of RM 1 Billion in 2022 for the Low Carbon Transition Facility (LCTF) project. This project was initiated by financial institutions to help SMEs in low-carbon sustainable practices, such as: - Development of environmentally friendly…
The Wind Power Project
The Lao government is undertaking wind power projects in the following locations: In Sepon district, Savannakhet province, the government is collaborating with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (SVARE) to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant project. The estimated investment…
Resolution 909/2008 establishing the norms and standards for permissible emissions of pollutants into the air
This regulation sets standards for air pollutants of industrial installation, including power generation. The standards are as follow: SO2: 550 mg/m3 for existing installations // 500 mg/m3 for new installations NOx: 550 mg/m3 for existing installations // 500 mg/m3 for new…
Ultra-Low Emission and Energy-Saving Transformation Work Plan for Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction of Coal-fired Power aoùs at promoting the implmentation of "ultra-low emissions" coal power plants, with air pollutant limits for new installations to be complying with the following norms: SO2: 35 mg/m3 NOx: 50…
EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement
The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Albania and the European Union entered into force in December 2006. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most energy products and its constituents as follows: Electric motors, turbines…
Korea - Cambodia Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Cambodia Free Trade Agreement provides for the reduction or elimination of import tariffs, including for Automobile components Automobile Internal Combustion Engines Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles Steel and other non-alloy beams The Agreement includes rules of…
Electricity price stabilisation & discounts
In an effort to cushion domestic consumers from the impact of the global energy crisis, the Cambodian government has been stabilising electricity price from 2022, compensating the State-owned Electricité du Cambodge utility for the financial loss incurred. Specific electricity…
Decree 13 establishing emission standards for thermoelectric plants
This decree aims at providing norms and limits on air pollutants for power generation installations. The maximum emission limits for existing installations were: Solid fuels: SO2 to 400 mg/Nm3 // NOx to 500 mg/Nm3 // PM to 50 mg/Nm3. Liquid fuels: SO2 to 30 mg/Nm3 // NOx to…
Japan-Brunei Economic Partnership Agreement (JBEPA)
The Japan-Brunei Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force in July 2008. It provides for the elimination of export duties and non-tariff measures, as well as for the gradual elimination of import duties- notably for fossil fuels, iron, metals, ammonia, steel, aluminium,…
SE 154/93 on the provisions of the Environmental Management Manual of Conventional Thermal Power Plants
Resolution SE 154/93 defines requirements for any power generation company to comply with air pollutant limits, notably: For oil boiler: SO2 are to be less than or equat to 1,700 mg/Nm3 and PM at 140 mg/Nm3; For gas boiler: PM emissions must be less than or equal to 6 mg/Nm3;…
Viet Nam - UK Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA)
Viet Nam - UK Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2021, provides for preferential border tariffs, notably for: Mineral fuel and oils Iron-steel Nickel Copper Aluminium Zinc Tin Rare earth metals Nuclear reactors Rules of origin delineated in the Agreement state…
EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)
Introduced in 1971, the EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) has been a pioneering policy in offering unilateral trade preferences for poverty reduction and development, a model now adopted by many industrialised economies. The modern GSP categorises into three tiers…
Korea - European Union Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Korea and the European Union entered into force in 2015. The Agreement notably provides for the elimination of border tariffs for the following energy sector goods: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances,…
Tax reduction for electric vehicles and hybrid cars
The government of Chinese Taipei is implementing a tax reduction for electric and hybrid
New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement
The New Zealand - European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement entered into force in May 2024. It provides for the elimination of border tariffs, notably for: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric…
Restrictive measures against Iran
The European Union has been implementing restrictive measures against Iran since 2010. The initial set of measures has been regularly updated since then, and notably include the following energy sector related policies: Oil and other energy-related import restrictions Ban on…
APEC Joint Statement on Accelerating Methane Mitigation from the LNG Value Chain
The governments of Australia, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Chinese Taipei and the United States signed a joint statement on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Senior Officials’ and Ministerial…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
The European Union established in 2023 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’), in the framework of its Fit for 55 legislative package. The CBAM seeks to confirm a price has been paid for the embedded carbon emissions generated in the production of imports into the EU,…
Mining Investment Law
On Jun 9, 2020, Saudi Arabia implemented the Mining Investment law with the aim to anchor foreign investment in the mining sector and to diversify away from hydrocarbons. The new law includes new initiatives (i) establishment of a new fund to finance the development of the…