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Biogas production by country and end use for selected European countries, 2024 and 2030
Biogas production by country and end use for selected European countries, 2024 and 2030 REMR 2025
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Energy demand in chemicals production, 2015-2024
Energy demand in chemicals production, 2015-2024 energy system 2026
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Amendment to the Act on the promotion of renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration (Act 492/2010)
The Act 492/2010 first modifies the excise tax framework on mineral oil to give priority to a mixture of mineral oil (motor gasoline and diesel) and biogenic substance. Second, the Act promotes renewable transport fuel by extending the scope of rights and obligations of renewable fuels producers and implementing generation targets for biofuel out of total consumption by 2020. Market players are expected to report on compliance to targeted shares of renewable fuels.
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Mission
The IEA works with governments and industry to shape a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future for all
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Law n ° 002/2019 regulating the sector of hydrocarbons in the Gabonese Republic
This law establishes that all hydrocarbon resources, essential infrastructure and information acquired or produced in oil operations are the exclusive property of the state (Art.10). Thus, oil and gas developments can only be undertaken after due authorization. The regulation refers to an institutional structure composed by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, a regulatory authority, a national operator and advisory bodies. It also indicates that the state may choose to acquire, at market conditions, a participation in oil and gas developments of up to 10%. Meanwhile, the national operator may opt to acquire, at market conditions, up to 15% direct participation…
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Connie Hedegaard
Former Commissioner for Climate Action. Connie Hedegaard was a European Commissioner between 2010 and 2014. During her career, she has also served as Denmark’s Minister for Environment and Minister for Climate and Energy. She currently chairs of a number of important institutions, including the KR Foundation and Aarhus University.
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Directive on Biofuels for Transport (2003/30/EC)
…petrol and diesel for transport purposes placed on their markets by 31 December 2005. For percentages of biofuels, blended in mineral oil derivatives, exceeding the limit value of 5 % of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) or of 5 % of bioethanol, a specific labelling at the sales points shall be imposed.
As biofuels are more expensive than traditional fuels, the EU also allowed member states to apply a total or partial exemption of taxation for biofuels in the subsequen EU Directive 2003/96 EC.
The biofuels directive requires member states to report annually on measures taken to promote biofuels and quantifiable… -
Eco-Tax Reform
…including reduced tax levels, compensation for energy intensive industry, commuters, and low-income households. Biofuels were exempt from the mineral oil tax from 2002 until the end of 2008. The law requires that the federal finance ministry (with the help of other relevant ministries) reports on the penetration of biofuels into the market, and the price developmentsof biomass, crude oil, and automobile fuels every two years. Since the law increased the price of fossil fuels, it enhanced the competitive position of renewable energy technologies in the heating sector and the transport sector. Biodiesel particularly benefited as taxes on transport fuels…
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Share of energy demand covered by a minimum energy performance standard by policy status, 2025
Share of energy demand covered by a minimum energy performance standard by policy status, 2025 state of energy policy 2026