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Reporting Requirements for Waste Nuclear Substance Licensees, Class II Nuclear Facilities and Users of Prescribed Equipment, Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices
Compliance with Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements
Waste Management, Volume I: Management of Radioactive Waste
Teesside terminal owner fined £175,000 for excessive venting
Issuance
Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response, Version 2
NSTA issues fines to two companies totalling £350,000
Orders of court
Controlling Releases to the Environment
Decommissioning
IMO Secretary-General welcomes US-Iran agreement
Government energy and carbon storage expert recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
NSTA welcomes three new non-executive directors
Consultation response on proposals to introduce new and amended NSTA fees
Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
Carbon storage developers apply for more than 2 million acres of North Sea
UAE President and India Prime Minister Witness Exchange of Strategic Agreements between ADNOC and Indian Energy Partners
ADNOC and Indian energy partners signed strategic agreements witnessed by UAE President and Indian Prime Minister. The agreements include crude oil, LNG, and LPG storage collaborations with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited, potentially increasing ADNOC's crude storage capacity to 30 million barrels in India, and expanded LPG supply and trading cooperation with Indian Oil Corporation, reinforcing energy security and UAE-India bilateral partnership.
Recommendation and delay of issuance
Exemption orders
IMO adopts first global Code for autonomous ships
The IMO adopted the MASS Code, a non-mandatory international framework for autonomous and remotely operated cargo ships, effective 1 July 2026. The goal-based Code establishes safety, security and environmental standards equivalent to conventional vessels, requires SOLAS compliance, emphasizes cybersecurity, risk assessment, remote operations centres, and human oversight with the master retaining responsibility. A mandatory version is targeted for adoption by 1 July 2030.
Confidentiality
Impact Assessment Act
Designation of inspection officers
EnQuest Heather fined for collective decommissioning failures
Revised rescue guide launched to safeguard life at sea
The IMO, UNHCR, and International Chamber of Shipping released a revised Rescue Guide to strengthen humanitarian and legal protections for refugees and migrants in distress at sea. The guide provides practical procedures for safe rescue and disembarkation under international law, emphasizing the duty to rescue without discrimination and protection from refoulement, available in six languages.
Framework for Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning in Canada, Version 2
Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification
Data access boost for carbon storage, offshore wind and decommissioning
NSTA Overview 2026
Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emission Requirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes
Purpose of Act
No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile
NSTA heavyweights join impressive line-up of speakers at 25th All-Energy Conference
NSTA hiring a new CFO and Director of Corporate Functions
NSTA grants consent for carbon storage appraisal well
NSTA publishes revised well consents guidance
ADNOC Deploys Industry-First Heavy-Duty Robot to Strengthen Safety, Reliability and Performance
ADNOC has deployed Taurob's heavy-duty inspector robot at Taweelah Gas Compression Plant to conduct autonomous inspections in hazardous environments, detecting gas leaks and hotspots without exposing personnel to risk. The robot features 3D LiDAR and thermal imaging with 360-degree visibility. ADNOC is co-developing an industry-first heavy-duty operator robot under the ARGOS Joint Industry Project, capable of lifting equipment and operating in extreme temperatures (–20°C to 60°C) with remote or autonomous control, designed for operational deployment by end of 2026 to enhance safety and reduce emissions.
New Investment, AI and Freedom of Navigation Key to Building a Resilient Energy System: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, ADNOC CEO, calls for increased infrastructure investment and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to build global energy resilience. ADNOC is investing $150 billion over five years in storage, pipelines, and upstream capacity, including accelerating a second export pipeline to Fujairah Port that bypasses the Strait, expected complete in 2027. He emphasizes that the energy sector is underinvested, global spare capacity is insufficient, and strategic reserves require expansion to enhance economic security amid supply chain fragility.
Statement on the attack on tanker MT Settebello
Confidentiality
NSTA Data and Digital Strategy 2026 - 2030
Statutory Instruments Act
Sentencing principles
IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force in 2027
The 2010 HNS Convention enters into force on 29 November 2027, establishing the first international liability and compensation regime for maritime accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances. Shipowners face strict liability and must maintain certified insurance; an HNS Fund capped at 250 million SDR compensates for death, injury, property damage, environmental harm and cleanup costs from incidents involving over 2,000 hazardous substances including chemicals, oils, acids, and alternative fuels like LNG and LPG.
Relocation
Regulations
IMO and WMU launch handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector
Environmental Principles, Assessments and Protection Measures, Version 1.2
Reasonable care
Orders
Issuance
Maximum validity — liquefied natural gas
Grounds for making order
Rough consent granted
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
IMO urges nations to put ocean policies into practice
Report
Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions
Regulations — compensation
Laws of a province
Study and report
Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions
Regulations
Environmental Impact Considerations
Q&A: What do China’s provincial five-year plans say about climate and energy?
China’s provincial-level governments have now all published their 15th five-year plans – economic and social... The post Q&A: What do China’s provincial five-year plans say about climate and energy? appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Positron Emission Tomography Drugs
Cropped 17 June 2026: Coral reef ‘hope’ | Ocean talks | Plant flowering times ‘shift’
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 17 June 2026: Coral reef ‘hope’ | Ocean talks | Plant flowering times ‘shift’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year
More energy-efficient air-conditioning units could, together, save Indian households ₹69bn ($724m) a year, according to... The post Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total
Amid reports that the government could weaken the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) targets, Carbon Brief... The post Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation
UK environmental regulations and guidance governing offshore oil and gas exploration, production, gas unloading and storage activities, and offshore carbon dioxide storage operations.
OGA Plan: Routine flaring in 2024
Professor Momoko Kitada receives IMO Gender Equality Award 2026
DeBriefed 12 June 2026: El Niño begins | COP31 hosts eye electrification | Atlantic current monitoring at risk
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 12 June 2026: El Niño begins | COP31 hosts eye electrification | Atlantic current monitoring at risk appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever
Solar has overtaken gas power in Asia to become the continent’s third-largest source of electricity,... The post Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever appeared first on Carbon Brief .
China Briefing 11 June 2026: Tech clampdown | Extreme weather | Provinces’ energy plans
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 11 June 2026: Tech clampdown | Extreme weather | Provinces’ energy plans appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Guest post: How a record-high ‘energy imbalance’ is driving global warming
The planet is heating up more quickly than ever before. For decades, greenhouse gas emissions... The post Guest post: How a record-high ‘energy imbalance’ is driving global warming appeared first on Carbon Brief .
International Day for Women in Maritime 2026: Mainstreaming gender equality in shipping
Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: General Guidelines
Technical Regulation for Electric Vehicles - Version 3
Technical Regulation for Modified Vehicles and Limited Production Models
Technical Regulation of Hydrogen Vehicles
Technical Regulation for Classification of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Centers
IMO progresses work on ship emissions, pollution and ocean protection
Cited 9 June 2026: Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heatwave | Warming forecast | AMOC observations ‘at risk’
Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research. In the news SPRING HEATWAVE:... The post Cited 9 June 2026: Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heatwave | Warming forecast | AMOC observations ‘at risk’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
No safe transit through Strait of Hormuz: IMO Secretary-General
DeBriefed 5 June 2026: UK eyes 2040 emissions cut | US ‘dismantling’ oceans research | China’s solar slump
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 5 June 2026: UK eyes 2040 emissions cut | US ‘dismantling’ oceans research | China’s solar slump appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Chart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down
Solar power has been a major element of China’s renewables buildout since the mid-2010s.  The... The post Chart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down appeared first on Carbon Brief .
MEPC.209(63) — IMO MEPC Resolution
Extending the Reporting Deadline Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for 2025; Correction
The EPA corrects a typographical error in the preamble of its final rule extending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporting deadline for 2025 from March 31, 2026 to October 30, 2026. This is a non-substantive correction.
Analysis: China’s CO2 climbs 2% in early 2026 due to ‘wasted’ wind and solar
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, after... The post Analysis: China’s CO2 climbs 2% in early 2026 due to ‘wasted’ wind and solar appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement towards Net-zero (CLEAN)
The Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement towards Net-zero (CLEAN) is a public-private partnership that is supported by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and the Korean Ministry of Trade,…
Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Accountability Act
The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (CNZEAA) became law in 2021. It provides a durable framework of accountability and transparency for Canada’s climate action and path to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Act requires that the Government of Canada establishes…
Act n°72 relating to tax on discharge of CO2 in the petroleum activities on the continental shelf (as amended in 2015)
Provides that a carbon tax is due for the burning of petroleum and the discharge of natural gas in connection with offshore oil production. (Sec. 1) Therefore, flaring is covered by this tax. The tax will be assessed on burned petroleum, methane emissions, and CO2 emissions,…
Amendments to the Federal Methane Regulations for Upstream Oil and Gas
The 2018 Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) have been amended with effect from 1 January 2028. The amended regulations apply to onshore upstream oil and gas facilities and are estimated…
Climate Change Response Act- Emissions Trading Scheme
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is New Zealand’s key tool for reducing emissions and meeting its emission reduction targets. It assists New Zealand to meet its international obligations under the Paris Agreement and helps New Zealand meet its 2050 target and…
Council of ministries Decree No.12 for 2006: Air Pollution Protection
This decree sets regulations and guidelines to preserve air quality. It defines emissions standards for cars and stationary sources. Article 4 states that facilities (including oil and gas facilities) should comply with the emissions limit outlined in Annex 2, where the value…
Law No. 19-13 – Law governing hydrocarbon activities
Law No. 19-13 covers all matters pertaining to oil and gas activities within Algeria, including abandonment, flaring, and environmental issues, superseding Law No. 05-07. This regulation maintains the regulatory roles of the National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon…
Revised/Updated NDC of Bangladesh
Bangladesh aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 6.73% by 2030 relative to an updated business-as-usual trajectory, and up to 21.85% by the same date, conditional on the provision of international support. The country also aims to achieve a 51% emission reduction from gas leakage…
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement: Colombia
The 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Paris in November and December 2015. 195 participating countries negotiated and adopted the Paris Agreement, which includes objectives to…