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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,…
(Colorado) Department of Natural Resources. Code of Colorado Regulations, Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 2 CCR 404-1 § 100, 903
The Commission’s Rules regulate oil and gas operations to protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources resulting from oil and gas operations. These rules apply to the operator of any oil and gas location,…
(California) Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting
A list of industries, including petroleum and natural gas systems with equal or exceed 10,000 metric tons CO2e in a calendar year, as well as the power generation sector, are required to report at least annually to the California Air Resources Board. Specific calculation methods…
(Pennsylvania) Framework of Actions for Methane Reductions from the Oil and Gas Sector
In 2019, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection published the Framework to outline its future methane actions, in accordance with certain new guidelines released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The new actions include: Issue a General Permit to…
(Colorado) Regulation No. 22
Beginning January 1, 2022, each midstream segment owner or operator must participate in an emissions reduction program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from midstream fuel combustion equipment by twenty percent (20%) over the 2015 baseline. By September 30, 2023, each segment…
(Colorado) House Bill 21-1266 Environmental Justice Act
The bill addresses environmental justice issues and targets disproportionately impacted communities from climate change. It mandates the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission to adopt and start implementing rules to achieve the goal of reducing statewide oil and gas greenhouse…
(North Dakota) Industrial Commission Order 24665
By Order, the Commission established the following capturing targets of the share of associated gas for oil and gas operators in certain areas: 74% October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 77% January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 80% April 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016…
(New Mexico) Administrative Code Title 19 – Natural Resources and Wildlife, Chapter 15: Oil and Gas
Pursuant to New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Act, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has promulgated the 19.15 NMAC (New Mexico Administrative Code) to regulate the venting and flaring of natural gas. 19.15.27 NMAC focuses on the oil and gas production and…
(British Columbia) Petroleum and Natural Gas Act
Outlines the administrative management for applications for drilling and well permits in BC. Governed by BC Oil and Gas
(Texas) 30 TAC 115.720-115.729: Vent Gas Control
The rule targets highly-reactive volatile organic compound (HRVOC) in flaring and venting in Texas. Most sites are subject to a 10-ton HRVOC emissions cap per year. The rule also lays out specific monitoring and testing guidelines, including an requirement to install, calibrate,…
(Alberta) Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund
The Government of Alberta collects fund credits for the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund, as stipulated by the TIER Regulations. Part of the Fund supports methane technology and innovation across the oil and gas sector. A $25-million grant was delivered…
(Texas) Statewide Rule 32, Title 16, Part 1, Chapter 3, Rule §3.32
The rule generally requires the utilisation of natural gas from oil well, gas well, gas gathering system, gas plant or other gas handling equipment. Any venting of gas greater than 24 hours is prohibited and must be flared instead, in addition to being reported to the Railroad…
Notice to Lessees and Operators of Onshore Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases (NTL-4a)
The Notice made clear that gas production (including associated gas) subject to royalty would not include (1) gas used on-site for a beneficial purpose; (2) gas vented or flared with prior authorisation or approval; (3) gas vented or flared subject to State rules; or (4) gas…
(Colorado) Senate Bill 21-264 Clean Heat Targets
The legislation directs gas distribution utilities in Colorado to submit “clean heat plan” to cut CO2 and methane emissions from their delivered gas. Recommended measures include energy efficiency, bio-methane, hydrogen, recovered methane, beneficial electrification of customer…
(Saskatchewan) Power Generation Partner Program
The Power Generation Partner Program allows SaskPower, the government-owned enterprise to purchase the electricity generated from a list of renewable and low-carbon sources in Saskatchewan. One of the sources is associated gas. Entities need to apply for the program, given they…
(Saskatchewan) Associated Gas Conservation Program
TransGas, a gas pipeline company under the Saskatchewan’s government-owned SaskEnergy, offers allowances to oil and natural gas producers to supply their associated gas directly to another oil and gas producer to avoid flaring through the Associated Gas Conservation Program…
Ministerial Decree No. 14/2012 - Executive regulation for well testing, burning of oil products, and natural gas venting
This decree, enacted by the ministry of oil and gas, regulates well testing, fuel burning, and gas venting. According to Article 2, these operations require a permit. Chapter II regulates well testing and states operators must present a permit request 90 days before the start…
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011
These regulations establish the requirements for petroleum operations in offshore areas to ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with good industry practice and to ensure that regulatory authorities receive necessary data about offshore operations. The…
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
The Act provides the legal framework for exploration and recovery of petroleum resources in offshore areas. The act is administered by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). The Act provides that a permit or license is required…
Gas Safety (Management) Regulations
These regulations apply to the conveyance of natural gas through pipes to consumers and include the safe management of gas flow through a network. A network begins from a gas processing facility, storage facility, or an interconnector, except a connected network of pipes used…
The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 2014
The Regulations were passed for the Petroleum Act 1998 and prescribe the model clauses to be incorporated in petroleum production licences for onshore areas. Under clause 2, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) grants to the licensee exclusive licence to explore for and exploit…
The Petroleum Licensing (Production) (Seaward Areas) Regulations 2008
The Regulations were passed under the Petroleum Act 1998 and prescribe the model clauses to be incorporated in petroleum production licences for offshore areas. They were amended by the Petroleum and Offshore Gas Storage and Unloading Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 2017…
Guidance for Flaring and Venting during Production
By the Energy Act 1976 and the Petroleum Act 1998, operators are required to have consents in place for the flaring and venting of hydrocarbons during production operations. This is a guidance document on the process involved in gaining consent for the flaring and venting of gas…
Guidance for Flaring and Venting during Commissioning
By the Energy Act 1976 and the Petroleum Act 1998, operators are required to have consents in place for the flaring and venting of hydrocarbons during commissioning and production operations. The Oil and Gas Authority issued this guidance on applications for flaring and…
(British Columbia) Flaring and Venting Reduction Guideline
Regulatory requirements and guidance for flaring, incinerating and venting in British Columbia, as well as procedural information for flare approval requests, dispersion modelling and the measurement and reporting of flared, incinerated and vented gas. The Guideline applies to…
(British Columbia) Drilling and Production Regulation (2021 updates)
British Columbia's general upstream oil and gas regulation includes provisions that limit venting and flaring of methane, and require a fugitive emissions management program. The rule was initially promulgated in September 2010 (B.C. Reg. 282/2010) and amended in 2021 at last.…
(British Columbia) Clean Growth Infrastructure Royalty Program
The Clean Growth Infrastructure Royalty Program (CGIRP) encourages new capital investment in oil and natural gas infrastructure. Specifically, the CIRCP is focused on reducing methane emissions through equipment retrofits and replacements and conversions of venting sources at…
(Alberta) Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Project Developers (version 3.0; 2019)
The Alberta emission offset system is a regulatory program managed by the Alberta Climate Change Office that enables facilities regulated under the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation to purchase and retire emission offsets to meet compliance obligations. The Standard…
(California) Public Utilities Commission D 17-06-015 Gas Leak Decision
Establishes best practices and reporting requirements for the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Natural Gas Leak Abatement Program, in consultation with the California Air Resources Board, pursuant to Senate Bill 1371. The rule requires annual reporting for tracking…
(California) Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities
The regulation establishes greenhouse gas (including methane) standards for onshore and offshore oil, natural gas production sites; crude oil, condensate, and produced water separation and storage; underground gas storage; and natural gas gathering and boosting stations,…
Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (updated 2010 to include methane from oil and gas operations, and underground coal mines)
This rule establishes the mandatory greenhouse gas reporting program for the United States. The rule requires reporting on annual emissions of 8 types of greenhouse gases, including methane, by facilities that emit at least 25,000 t CO2e/yr. Covered facilities were directed to…
Law n ° 002/2019 regulating the sector of hydrocarbons in the Gabonese Republic
This law establishes that all hydrocarbon resources, essential infrastructure and information acquired or produced in oil operations are the exclusive property of the state (Art.10). Thus, oil and gas developments can only be undertaken after due authorization. The regulation…
Law No. 11/009 of 09 July 2011 on fundamental principles relating to the protection of the environment
This law establishes the fundamental principles relating to environmental protection and aims to promote the sustainable management of natural resources, to prevent risks, to control all forms of pollution, and to improve the quality of life of populations while respecting…
Decree 39/00 - Oil Activities Environmental Protection Regulation
This regulation establishes the environmental protection regime pertaining to oil and gas developments. It requires new projects or those subject to substantial modification to undergo an environmental impact assessment process linked to environmental permitting.…
Environmental Protection Regulations for Hydrocarbon Activities - Supreme Decree Nº 039-2014-EM
This regulation outlines environmental control and management requirements that aim to prevent, mitigate, remediate and compensate negative environmental impact from oil and gas developments as well as to promote sustainable development. It defines that oil and gas activities…
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…