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Tax Code of the Republic of Belarus dated December 29, 2009 No 71-Z
The Code establishes the system of taxes and fees levied to the republican and local budgets, as well as the basic principles of taxation in the Republic of Belarus. One of the taxes is the environmental tax (Article 246), which is established, among other things, for…
Resolution of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus No. 6 dated 02.02.2009 "On approval of the Rules for Ensuring Industrial safety in the field of Gas supply of the Republic of Belarus"
The Rules establish safety requirements for gas distribution systems and facilities which store natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (e.g. gas filling stations; gas filling points; gas control points, etc.). The Rules also regulate the frequency of inspections of gas…
The Code of the Republic of Belarus on subsoil dated July 14, 2008 No.406-3
The Code regulates the geological survey of the subsoil, mining, use and protection of other resources of the subsoil, and aims to create and expand the mineral resource base, protect the interests of the state, the rights and legitimate interests of subsoil users and others.…
National Energy Agenda 2016-2040
This agenda outlines a roadmap for the national energy sector from 2016 to 2040. By providing a framework for action, it aims to promote the integration of the electricity and hydrocarbon sectors, comprehensive energy planning, increased energy efficiency, sustainability and…
Order of the Minister for Investment and Development No. 351 "On approval of Industrial Safety Rules for hazardous production facilities of coal mines"
The Rules define the procedure for ensuring industrial safety in the design, construction, operation, expansion, reconstruction, modernisation, temporary shutdown and decommissioning of coal mines. Paragraph 10 requires operators to develop an emergency response plan for each…
Law “On trunk pipelines” dated 22 June 2012 No. 20-V (as amended)
The Law regulates activities arising during the design, construction, operation, conservation and liquidation of trunk pipelines, and is aimed at ensuring efficient, reliable and safe operation. In accordance with article 6 of the Law, the competence of the authorised body…
Order of the Minister of Internal Affairs No. 673 "On approval of safety requirements for gas supply system facilities"
This Order establishes requirements for the safety of gas supply system facilities: when operating gas supply systems; when operating gas supply systems in special natural and climatic conditions; explosion safety during operation of gas distribution system facilities and gas…
Law “On Gas and Gas Supply” dated 9 January 2012 No. 532-IV (as amended)
The Law defines the legal, economic and organisational bases for regulating activities in the field of gas and gas supply and is aimed at creating conditions to meet the internal needs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for gas, as well as for the efficient, reliable and safe…
Code “On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget” (Tax Code) dated December 25, 2017 № 120-VI.
The Code establishes the fundamental principles of taxation and other mandatory payments to the budget. Article 573 defines that the payment for the negative impact on the environment charged for emissions and discharges of pollutants (emissions into the environment). In…
e-MJV Methane Emissions Determination Protocol
The Protocol was developed by NOGEPA to establish principles on how methane should be measured and reported for operators in e-MJV (Electronic Annual Environmental Report). The protocol relies on measurements and calculations based on key numbers, which are defined for the…
Environmental Management Activities Decree
This decree establishes general rules for environmental management applicable to all companies, including combustion plants and storage tanks. Operators of significant environmentally harmful activities must submit a notification (report) to the competent authority no later than…
External safety pipelines decree
This decree concerns environmental quality requirements for external safety for the transport of hazardous substances through pipelines, including natural gas and petroleum products. From design to decommissioning of the pipeline, the operator is required to take reasonable…
Gas Act
This law contains rules regarding the transport and supply of gas. It is under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) while the Energy Chamber of the Authority for Consumers and Markets acts as supervisor. The network operator must ensure an effective quality…
The Environmental Management Act
This law covers a wide range of activities to protect the environment, including environmental impact assessments, general rules, and enforcement. Activities that may have significant adverse effects on the environment require an environmental impact assessment (EIA). An EIA is…
Environmental Law (General Provisions) Act
This law establishes a permit system for activities that affect the physical environment. It is applicable to the construction, maintenance, or decommissioning of any structure and enables members of the public and companies to use one procedure to apply to one competent…
Mining Act
This act outlines the rules applicable to the exploration and extraction of minerals (including hydrocarbons) and the development of mining-related activities. It establishes that minerals are the property of the state and can only be explored, produced, or stored with a…
Energy Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2035
The Strategy sets priorities of the state energy policy, tasks and key measures for the development of the energy sector. A few measures related to methane abatement are mentioned, including rational use of associated petroleum gas and minimizing the volume of its flaring…
Bylaws for Hydrocarbons Operations
This legislation outlines the regulatory structure of the oil and gas sector, including upstream, midstream and downstream activities. The Hydrocarbon Regulation and Control Agency (ARCH) is the technical-administrative body in charge of regulating, controlling and supervising…
Law No 05/98 - Environmental Act
This law defines the basic concepts and principles of protection, preservation and conservation of the environment, promotion of the quality of life and the rational use of natural resources. The law aims to promote, among others, environmental education, citizen participation…
Governing Standards for Malaysia Petroleum Operations
PETRONAS, the exclusive owner of Malaysia’s hydrocarbon resources, has issued the Governing Standards for Malaysia Petroleum Operations (“Governing Standards”) that set out PETRONAS’ standards and minimum requirements for the conduct of upstream oil and gas activities.…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 1959 (PNG Rules)
Regulates exploration licenses and mining leases in respect of petroleum and natural gas belonging to Government of India, and the conservation and development thereof. It establishes royalties at ten percent of the value at well head of natural gas obtained by the lessee. This…
Associated Gas Re-injection Regulation
Under the Associated Gas Re-Injection Act (Sec. 3(2)), operators may only flare with the issuance of a certificate by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources. The regulations set forth the possible conditions for issuance of certificate for continued flaring of gas;…
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action
The Regulation aims to ensure that the EU's Energy Union Strategy on energy security, internal energy market, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and research, innovation and competitiveness is implemented and coordinated coherently. Most notably, it aims to ensure that the…
Faster and Further: Canada’s Methane Strategy
In line with Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, Canada issued a Methane Strategy in September 2022 outlining reduction measures and supporting programs to reduce domestic methane emissions by more than 35% by 2030, compared to 2020. The strategy covers federal efforts to:…
Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap (European Union)
In November 2024, at COP29, the European Commission (with support from partner countries, international organisations, NGOs and development banks) launched the Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap The Roadmap seeks to minimize methane emissions in the oil and gas value chain…
Updated Nationally Determined Contribution
Pursuant to its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (“NDC”) under the Paris Agreement, the UK has committed to reduce all GHG emissions by at least 81% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels (excluding international aviation and shipping emissions). The NDC covers the following…
Updated Nationally Determined Contribution
Pursuant to its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (“NDC”) under the Paris Agreement, the UAE has committed to achieving a 47% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035, compared to the 2019 levels of 196.3 MtCO2e, thereby reducing the anticipated emissions to 103.5 MtCO2e. The…
Updated Nationally Determined Contribution
Pursuant to its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (“NDC”) under the Paris Agreement, Brazil has set an economy-wide target of reducing its net GHG emissions by 59 to 67 percent below 2005 levels by 2035 (which is consistent, in absolute terms, with an emission level of…
(California) Senate Bill 1371 Natural gas: leakage abatement (2014)
Directs the Public Utilities Commission to issue rules for the “avoidance, reduction, and repair of leaks and leaking components” along pipelines. These should include establishment of best practices for leak surveys, repair, and emissions quantification. The Commission shall…
A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy - Clean industry
One of the five pillars of the Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy climate plan, announced in December 2020, is a collection of actions focussed on clean and decarbonised industry, described as Building Canada's Clean Industrial Advantage. Announced initiatives to support…
Special refinancing loan to support the clean and efficient use of coal to promote green and low-carbon development
The State Council announced the establishment of a RMB 200 billion special refinancing loan to support the clean and efficient use of coal to promote green and low-carbon development. Support areas: safe, efficient, green and intelligent mining of coal, clean and efficient…
EU regulation on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector
In May 2024, the European Union approved a new EU Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. The Regulation was first proposed in December 2021 as part of the Fit-for-55 package, following the adoption of the EU Methane Strategy in 2020. The regulation…
Sixth Strategic Energy Plan - 2050 Carbon neutral
The Government of Japan created the Strategic Energy Plan to formulate the direction of Japan's energy policy under the Basic Act on Energy Policy. Considering the changes in the energy situation since the Fifth Strategic Energy Plan was released in 2018, the government…
Geological and Mining Law Act
The Act defines the terms for undertaking the following activities: Geological work; Minerals extraction from deposits; Non-reservoir storage of substances in the subsurface; Storage of waste in the subsurface; and Storage of carbon dioxide in the subsurface. It also sets out…
Mining Act (Act No. 289 of 1950)
The Mining Act establishes a legislative framework to improve public welfare by developing mineral resources. Minerals include ores containing copper, iron, nickel and other metals as well as oil, gas, coal and other materials. All exploration and production activities regarding…
Law No. 22/2001 Petroleum and Natural Gas
Created provisions, to be defined by further regulation, for governing bodies to supervise the upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors in Indonesia, respectively. This ended Pertamina's role as regulator. Presidential Regulation No. 9 of 2013 delegated the Special Task…
(Abu Dhabi) Law No. 8 of 1978 - The Conservation of Petroleum Resources Law
This is the primary legislation regulating oil and gas operations in the Emirate. It states that the Supreme Petroleum Council formulates and oversees the implementation of Abu Dhabi's petroleum policy and follows up its implementation across all areas of the petroleum industry.…
Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, №400-VI (as amended)
In January 2021, the Republic of Kazakhstan adopted a New Environmental Code which includes (among other new features) policy to support the introduction of the best available techniques (BAT). This Code regulates activities of individuals and legal entities that have or may…
The National Plan for Climate Change of the United Arab Emirates 2017-2050
The purpose of this plan is to manage greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring sustainable economic development. The country plans to unify efforts done within all different sectors to address climate change. The plan sets a unified framework to measure and report greenhouse gas…
Revised/Updated NDC of Angola
Angola aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 21% by 2025, relative to an updated business-as-usual trajectory, and up to 36% by the same date, conditional on the provision of international support. In the fossil fuel sector, the country has targeted fugitive methane emissions…
Hydrocarbons Law
Enacted in 1967, the Hydrocarbons Law regulates ownership, exploration, exploitation, transport and licensing of hydrocarbons, including taxes and royalties. It has been amended several times to reflect the evolution of the Argentinian hydrocarbon industry, most recently in June…
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006
Under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, the construction of a new project or expansion of an existing project for oil and gas exploration, development, production or petroleum refining requires prior environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment,…
Good International Petroleum Industry Practices
The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons has issued the Good International Petroleum Industry Practices (“GIPIP”) as a set of non-binding practices for operators undertaking oil and gas exploration and production. The GIPIP set out international best practices for gas flaring,…
Coal Mines Regulations, 2017
The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 include various provisions regulating the management of methane leaks and the extraction of methane from coal seams. For instance, upon the detection of inflammable or noxious gas in coal seams (by way of a methane detector), all persons are…
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023
On 28 June 2023, the Ministry of Power enacted a Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (“CCTS”), which is set to take effect by 2025-2026. The Government has identified nine energy-intensive sectors for inclusion under the CCTS, including Refinery and Petrochemicals. The CCTS introduces…
National Energy Policy
Pursuant to Indonesia’s 2014 National Energy Policy, the Indonesian Government has set certain targets for diversifying Indonesia’s primary energy mix by 2050. Under the Policy, the role of oil should be less than 25% by 2025 and less than 20% by 2050, the role of natural gas…
MEMR Regulation No. 17 of 2021 on the Implementation of Flare Management in Oil and Gas Activities
In 2021, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources ("MEMR") issued MEMR Regulation No. 17 of 2021 on the Implementation of Flare Management in Oil and Gas Activities (“Flaring Regulation”), which prescribes certain requirements with respect to flaring during oil and gas…
MEMR Regulation No. 15 of 2018 on Post-Operation Activities in the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector
The MEMR Regulation No. 15 of 2018 on Post-Operation Activities in the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector (“Post-Operation Activities Regulation”) imposes certain requirements on upstream oil and gas operators with respect to abandonment and site restoration. This Regulation specifies…
Law on Mineral and Coal Mining
Under the Mineral and Coal Mining Law, coal mining operators have a general obligation to manage and monitor the mining environment, including reclamation and post-mining activities (Article 96). Operators are required to submit a reclamation and post-mining plan at the time of…
MEMR Regulation No. 30 of 2021 on Procedures for Determining the Allocation, Utilization and Pricing of Flare Gas
In 2021, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (“MEMR”) issued MEMR Regulation No. 30 of 2021 on Procedures for Determining the Allocation, Utilization and Pricing of Flare Gas , which establishes certain standards for the pricing and utilization of gas that would…