• Policy

        • Norway

        • 2022

        National Methane Action Plan

        …from oil and gas operations. Economy-wide emissions have decreased by 24.4% from 1990 levels; energy sector emissions have decreased by 9% in the same timeframe. Methane Reduction Targets: Norway does not have specific targets for methane reduction, but the gas is included in the overarching GHG emissions reduction goal of 55% by 2030 and 90-95% by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels)..Policy Pathways: There are strategies and regulatory instruments in each sector designed to achieve the country's climate objectives. Policies regulating the energy sector include research and development strategies such as Oil & Gas in the…

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        • Serbia

        • 2025

        Law on mandatory reserves of oil, law on mandatory reserve of oil derivatives and law on mandatory reserve of natural gas

        The adoption of these three new laws governing the oil and gas sector helps to strengthen the security, quality and reliability of supply to the domestic market, and harmonizes with European Union regulations in these areas.

        • Policy

        • Latvia

        • 2025

        Procedures for the Formation and Maintenance of State Petroleum Product Safety Reserves

        Latvia's 2025 regulations establish a differentiated system for maintaining 90-day petroleum safety reserves, split between state-managed stocks and independent aviation industry reserves. To bolster energy security and reduce long-term costs, the government aims to transition to full state ownership of these stocks by the end of 2028 by purchasing at least 15% of the required volume annually. 

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2008

        Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

        The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) - the first mandatory, market-based effort in the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - was established in December 2005 by the governors of seven Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland joined RGGI in 2007, bringing the number of participating states to ten. RGGI sets a cap on emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuel-fired power plants with a capacity of 25 MW or higher, and allows sources to trade emissions allowances. The RGGI GHG emissions cap…

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        • Italy

        • 2026

        Decree 21/2026 - Urgent measures to reduce energy costs, improve business competitiveness, and decarbonise industries

        The Decree sets a new set of measures on electricity and natural gas prices. It notably introduces a special contribution of EUR 115 for 2026 to those entitled to the social bonus for electricity supply, and a temporary mechanism to control wholesale natural gas prices in Italy.

        • Policy

        • United Arab Emirates

        • 2021

        Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement (2022 Update) - UAE

        The United Arab Emirates outlined various measures for the monitoring and mitigation of methane emissions in the oil and gas sector in its 2022 Updated Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement. The national oil and gas company, ADNOC, adopted a zero flaring policy and has designed facilities for the utilisation of recovered gas through recovery compressors. They have also increased the use of technologies such as optical imaging, infrared capabilities, satellites and drone-mounted sensors to detect, monitor and manage methane emissions across the value chain. 

        • Policy

        • Belgium

        • 2022

        Government measures to face the energy crisis (3) - Council of Ministers on 18 June 2022

        …measures to support rising energy bills. The following was decided:The temporary reduction of VAT on electricity from 21% to 6% is extended until 31 December 2022The temporary reduction of VAT on gas and heat from 21% to 6% is extended until 31 December 2022The EUR 200 allocation granted for households heating with heating oil or propane in bulk is raised to EUR 225The temporary reduction of EUR 0.175/liter of excise duty on diesel on petrol is extended until 31 December 2021A temporary reduction of VAT to 6% on gas and heat for co-owners (e.g. apartments…

        • Policy

        • Greece

        • 2022

        October 2022 national measures against soaring energy prices

        …their average daily consumption by 15% (in comparison to the previous year). Social tariff beneficiaries receive a EUR 485/MWh subsidy, meant to fully compensate the effects of the rise in electricity prices.- An electricity subsidy for commercial tariff beneficiaries, based on their monthly consumption. Farmers however benefit from  a flat rate  EUR 436/MWh subsidy.- A natural gas subsidy for all households, in the form of a  EUR 90/thermal MWh support meant to compensate over 50% of the price increase.- A natural gas subsidy for all commercial and industrial consumers, amounting to  EUR 40/thermal MWh in October.

        • Policy

        • Malaysia

        • 2024

        Petroleum product and LPG subsidies

        In an effort to protect domestic consumers from the effects of the global energy price crisis, the Malaysian government increased its budget dedicated to petroleum product and LPG subsidies.

        • Policy

        • Cameroon

        • 2011

        Law No. 2011/025 of 14 December 2011 on the Development of Associated Gas

        …the law, associated gas is the exclusive property of the state but permits its exploitation by operators holding exploitation authorisation for hydrocarbons and third-party licensees thereof (Art. 5-6). Flaring: The law permits flaring upon the grant of a 60-day, renewable, flaring permit by the Minister in charge of the upstream oil sector at the request of the operator if technical and economic factors warrant (Art. 8). Operators undertaking flaring are required to comply with a flaring standard (set by the Decree) and submit a compliance report to the Minister, containing the quantities of gas flared, at the…

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