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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has one of the highest energy self-sufficiency ratios in the world as a major crude oil and natural gas producer. While the renewable sector has not seen as much attention, the government is now looking to stimulate investment and accelerate deployment, allowing for diversification of domestic energy consumption. In addition, the government is working on a new energy strategy that will set the stage for further policy shifts. Azerbaijan is part of the EU4Energy Programme, an initiative focused on evidence-based policymaking for the energy sector.
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Tajikistan
Hydropower is the main source of energy in Tajikistan, followed by imported oil, gas and coal. However, Tajikistan's energy sector is prone to supply shocks, due to seasonal shortages. Energy policy focuses on providing uninterrupted energy access to all users while improving regional co‑operation and energy sector efficiency, but significant domestic and foreign investment will be necessary for continued energy sector development. Tajikistan is part of the EU4Energy Programme, an initiative focused on evidence-based policymaking for the energy sector.
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Uganda
In 2019, Uganda’s energy mix was dominated by fuel wood and charcoal followed by a small share of oil products. The country produces electricity mainly from hydroelectric plants. Between 2017 and 2019, electrification outpaced population growth in Uganda. However in 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking.
The Electricity Connection Policy was introduced in 2018 with the ambition of increasing Uganda’s electricity access to 60 percent by 2027 through connection subsidies for consumers located close to the existing network. About 300,000 households and businesses have received free electricity connections, benefiting 1.5…- Overview
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Uruguay
In 2010 the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry of Uruguay approved Decree 354 on the Promotion of Renewable Energies meant to increase dramatically the share of electricity generation from renewable sources in the country.
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Law of Ukraine On the natural gas market
In the event of an emergency situation, the National Action Plan identifies market and non-market based measures to be implemented, including the use of gas from strategic reserves, the compulsory use of alternative fuel reserves, the compulsory use of electricity generated from sources other than natural gas.
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State Commission of Ukraine on Mineral Reserves Instruction N 523
In 2009, the State Commission of Ukraine on Mineral Reserves at the Ministry of Environmental Protection approved "Instructions on the application of the classification of mineral reserves and resources of the state subsoil fund to the geological-economic assessment of general (emission) and extractable mine methane reserves of coal and gas deposits in the zones of associated technologically necessary degassing during the development of coal seams". Developed in accordance with the Code of Ukraine on Subsoil, the Mining Law of Ukraine, Law of Ukraine "On alternative types of liquid and gas fuel", and other related laws, the Instruction establishes the…
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Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The free trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, was signed on 24 June 2010 and entered into force on 1 Jun 2012. It covers most energy products and its constituents including but not limited to: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery; Electric accumulators, transformers, capacitors, batteries; Motor vehicles; Mineral ore, slag and ash; Mineral fuels, oils and other products; Metals and their articles e.g. iron and steel; Semiconductors devices and photovoltaic cells; Rule of origins apply to qualify for…
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Law of Ukraine on gas (methane) from coal deposits
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine issued the law about gas (methane) from coal deposits to define the legal, economic, environmental and organisational framework for activities related to geological exploration of coal mine methane (CMM), including research and industrial development, mining and extraction during degasification and future use of the resource. State policy on the exploration, extraction and use of CMM is based on the following principles:Government regulation of CMM capture and utilisationImprovement of safety and efficiency of operation of facilities that capture and use CMMProtection of the rights and interests of all related stakeholdersPromotion of competition in the field…
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National Energy and Climate Plan of Ukraine 2025-2030
The National Energy and Climate Plan of Ukraine sets the policies and measures milestones for the decarbonisation, energy efficiency, energy security and market reforms for the next five years.
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Measures related to the situation in Ukraine
In 2022, Switzerland implemented sanctions similar to those enacted by the European Union against Russia and Belarus. Lignite and coal imports from Russia are banned, as well as Swiss exports to Russia of intermediary industrial products as robots and certain chemicals. In addition, public financial support for entities owned or controlled by the Russian State is prohibited, as well as trust registration in Switzerland on behalf of Russian nationals or natural or legal persons established in Russia.
