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Temporary control measures for gasoline, diesel retail prices
The National Development and Reform Commission announced temporary control measures regarding retail prices of gasoline and diesel, starting on the 30th of March 2026.
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Price reduction of combustion fuels for heating
Joint communication by Ministry of Energy and Spatial Planning, and the Ministry of Finance on 16 May. Temporary reduction of 7.5 cents/€ per litre (incl. tax) of heating gas oil and industrial/agricultural gas oil.This temporary reduction lasts until December 2023.
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First biennial update report of the state of Kuwait to the UNFCCC
The report presents an inventory of the greenhouse gases, including methane, from key sectors in the country, it also describes the effects of climate change on the local temperature, rainfall patterns, and the impact of rising sea level on vital sectors in the country. According to the document, Kuwait is committed to combining economic growth with low carbon and climate-resilient approach. The country has developed GHG mitigation policies and measures with a focus on fugitive emissions from the oil and gas sector and combustion-related emissions mainly from power generation. Two flare recovery projects were mentioned in the report…
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National Gas Supply Emergency Plan
In the event of a gas supply disruption emergency, market and non-market measures can be implemented by the goverment, including instructions to switch fuel, use of interruptible contracts, increased efficiency and use of renewable energy sources.
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[Q1 2022] Urgent measures to contain the effects of price increases
Among the measures contained in the Budget Law 2022 (Law 234/2021) are provisions to contain energy prices, estimated in total at EUR 3.8 billion. These are:Cancellation of general electricity system charges in the first quarter of 2022 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.Cancellation of general system charges for gas in the first quarter of 2022.Reduction of the VAT rate on gas utilities by 5% in the first quarter of 2022.Tariff concessions in favour of vulnerable…
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Emergency Plan for Gas
In the event of a gas supply disruption emergency, market and non-market measures can be implemented by the goverment, including instructions to switch fuel, use of interruptible contracts and consumption reduction instructions.
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Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency
Examining how progress on energy efficiency can be rapidly accelerated through new and stronger policy action by governments across the globe The Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency was established on 24 June 2019 at the IEA’s 4th annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Dublin, Ireland. The Commission currently has 23 members and is composed of national leaders, current and former ministers, top business executives and global thought leaders.With analytical support from the IEA, Global Commission members have examined how progress on energy efficiency can be rapidly accelerated through new and stronger policy action by governments across the…
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António Guterres
Secretary-General.
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Natural Gas Order
The Natural Gas Order 2026 was issued to address LNG supply disruptions caused by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.It establishes a hierarchy where Priority Sector I receives 100% of consumption for domestic PNG, transport CNG, and LPGPriority Sector II allocates 70% for fertiliser plants to ensure continued agricultural productionPriority Sector III maintains supplies at 80% for tea industries and industrial consumers on the national gridPriority Sector IV ensures industrial and commercial consumers via CGD networks also receive 80%GAIL and PPAC manage these diversions using a pooled pricing mechanism that overrides all existing commercial contracts
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(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 and emissions qualified are given. Operators are also subject to verification and recordkeeping obligations.