• Policy

        • Italy

        • 2021

        [Q4 2021] Urgent measures to contain the effects of price increases

        …in the electricity and natural gas sector "), includes measures to contain the bills of households and SMEs. These are:Cancellation of general electricity and gas system charges in the last quarter of 2021 with available power lower than 16.5 kW, or with power higher than 16.5 kW used for public lighting and charge of electric vehicles.Reduction of the VAT rate on gas by 5% utilities in the last quarter of 2021.Tariff concessions in favour of vulnerable people referring to the last quarter of 2021.These measures are limited to Q4 of 2021 with at total cost…

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        • Italy

        • 2022

        [Q2 2022] Urgent measures to contain the effects of price increases

        Urgent measures to contain electricity and natural gas costs, whilst also accelerating the development of renewable energy. These largely extend the measures in place in Q2 2022 into Q3 2022. These include:Extension of the cancellation of rates related to general electricity system charges for Q2 2022.Tax credits for energy intensive companies.Reduction of VAT on gas utilities by 5% for the Q2 of 2022.Tariff concessions in favour of vulnerable people referring to the Q2 of 2022.

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        • United States

        • 2010

        Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems - Background Technical Support Document

        …factors in place since the 1990s were under-estimating methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector: well venting for liquids unloading; gas well venting during well completions; gas well venting during well workovers; crude oil and condensate storage tanks; centrifugal compressor wet seal degassing venting; scrubber dump valves; onshore combustion; and flaring. Therefore, this document adjusts these emission factors and explains the basis for the adjustments. It also describes cooperative efforts with the University of Texas to further refine emissions factors. The document reviews existing emissions monitoring technologies and direct measurement techniques for oil and natural gas facilities…

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        • India

        • 2023

        Revised Domestic Gas Pricing

        …gas). In April 2023, the Indian government approved revisions of the guidelines under the administered price mechanism (APM), which mainly applies to gas produced by legacy fields and national oil companies (ONGC, OIL). Key revisions of the guidelines include: The price of gas under the APM is benchmarked on a monthly basis to the price of imported crude (Indian Crude Basket) instead of the four global benchmarksThe gas produced by ONGC and OIL from their nomination blocks will be subject to floor and ceiling prices (a floor price of $4/mBtu and a ceiling of $6.5/mBtu)For gas…

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        • United States

        • 2010

        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 begin data collection by 1 January 2010, with the first annual report due 31 March 2011. Emissions may be calculated, using reported facility inventories, U.S. EPA emissions factors (although the rule also mentions development of site-specific emissions factors) and process information relevant to emissions estimations. EPA also provides methods for filling in missing data…

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        • Australia

        • 2020

        Gas-Fired Recovery

        …inaugural National Gas Infrastructure Plan (NGIP), worth AUD 10.0 million, priority pipelines and critical infrastructure will be identified.-      Increasing competition and transparency by reforming the regulations on pipeline infrastructure.-      Introducing a secondary pipeline capacity market to enhance pipeline access and competition. Gas consumers will be empowered by:-      Developing the Australian Gas Hub at the Wallumbia Gas trading hub and improving the pipeline capacity trading framework.-      Introducing a voluntary Code of Conduct for the gas industry.-      Monitoring that consumers are paying the right price for the gas they receive.-      Making the industry more transparent and competitive.  On 5 October 2021…

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        • Norway

        • 2016

        Cold venting and fugitive emissions from Norwegian offshore oil and gas activities, Summary report prepared for the Norwegian Environment Agency

        …16) to survey methane and NMVOC emission sources at offshore oil and gas installations. All permanent offshore oil and gas facilities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (68) were surveyed, including 15 in-depth (full-day meetings with personnel) to identify potential emission sources. The objective was to quantify emissions, improve quantification, undertake BAT assessments, and identify suitable mitigation measures. The analysis was conducted by a consultant, with participation and data input from companies operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the oil industry association, and other regulatory institutions.  The report found that the existing emission quantification methodology did not accurately account…

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        • Norway

        • 2004

        Recommended Guidelines for Discharge and Emission Reporting No: 44 (with 2019 updates)

        This is an industry document, suggesting best practices in emissions reporting. It notes that offshore operators have had to submit emission reports in Norway since 1997. Air emissions reporting begins on page 42 (Sec. 7), and includes end-use combustion, flaring, and burning of oil and natural gas during well tests and well clean-up. The document provides emissions factors for different emitting activities (e.g., Sec. 7.1.9).  The document also reflects that as of 2017, Norway began requiring reporting of direct emissions of methane and other volatile organic compounds, using updated quantification methods. The Guidelines describe general…

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        • Spain

        • 2028

        Biomethane blending obligation for natural gas sales

        Draft Royal Decree establishing a minimum annual biomethane quota in natural gas and LNG sales for non-transport uses. The obligation would apply to gas suppliers and direct market consumers, starting at 0.5% in 2028 and increasing progressively to 6% by 2035, equivalent to around 10 TWh. Compliance would be shown through biomethane guarantees of origin. 

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        • United States

        • 2008

        (Oregon) Administrative Rules Chapter 340 Division 215 (as amended in 2020)

        …from a designated representative.  For natural gas suppliers, fuel suppliers and in-state producers, the annual report must include a calculation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions. If there is a change of more than 5% in GHG emissions from the previous year, the regulated entity is required to provide a brief explanation of the cause.  Regulated entities are further required to retain records sufficient to document and allow for verification of each report submitted and make such records available upon request.  In 2020, Division 272 was established (applicable from 2022), requiring emissions reports submitted to the Department of Environmental…

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