• Policy

        • Germany

        • 2010

        Biofuels Quota Act

        The Biofuels Quota Act sets a minimum level of biofuels that must be used in road transport in Germany.
        Since 2010, the total biofuels quota has been set at 6.25% based on energy content.
        As of 2015, this quota is to be replaced by a climate protection quota, which will specify the minimum net contribution that must be made by biofuels to the reduction of GHG emissions. This quota will be increased to 7% by 2020. 

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2019

        Raw materials strategy of the Federal Government: Securing a sustainable supply of non-energy mineral raw materials for Germany

        The raw materials strategy is a framework policy first put in place in 2010 and last updated in 2019. The strategy aims to ensure long-term security of supply for raw materials needed by industrial purposes in Germany, as well as to ensure a level playing field with socially and environmentally fair supply chains, and thus to strengthen value creation in industry. The strategy is aligned with European policies and initiatives on raw materials and related topics, such as the European Commission's critical raw materials assessments and the European Commission's plan for the implementation of a circular economy…

        • Policy

        • Austria

        • 2013

        Energy Intervention Powers Act 2012 (EnLG 2012)

        …EnLG 2012. It can also prohibit exceeding certain speed limits with respect to all or certain classes of vehicles on all or certain types of roads and to all or certain classes of powered water craft on all or certain types of water (section 10(1)(2) EnLG 2012). The use of vehicles may also be limited to certain purposes or events (section 10(1)(3) EnLG 2012); The Act also contains provisions on the rights of disposal, access and possible seizure of energy sources, such as crude oil and petroleum products, as set out in section 8 EnLG 2012.

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 1975

        Oil Stockpiling Act

        The purpose of this Act is to ensure a stable supply of oil by taking measures to stockpile and distribute oil and petroleum products in the situation of a shortage in Japan. The primary role of the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) is to manage 90 days (based on the net imports) of public stocks. Specified oil importers and distributors are required to hold a minimum level of stocks compliant with the Ordinance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The Act was last amended in 2012.

        • Policy

        • Israel

        • 1952

        Petroleum Law

        Article 6 requires authorization for oil exploration and exploitation through license or deed of possesion. Article 26 determines that a lease contract authorizes to explore and produce petroleum in the determined area. Article 33 emphasises that the Minister is entitle to require petroleum production more than its maximum efficient rate of production in case of need to supply the internal oil demand of the country.

        • Policy

        • Thailand

        • 1971

        Petroleum Act of 1971 as Amended (2007)

        The act establishes State ownership over petroleum. Any person who wishes to explore or produce petroleum in the country must obtain a concession from the government.  This regulation vests competent officials with the powers to inspect facilities and take samples. It defines that any information required must be presented and outlines penalties for non-compliance. The Petroleum Act also has provisions regarding royalties and the setting of prices for oil and gas. Royalties do not apply to natural gas required to be flared during petroleum production, in accordance with the rules, procedures and conditions prescribed by the Department of Mineral…

        • Policy

        • Romania

        • 2018

        Law No. 85/2018

        This law establishes the conditions for establishing and maintaining a minimum level of stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products, in order to guarantee security of supply, in the event of major supply disruptions, special emergency situations or local crisis situations. the necessary measures for the rapid, effective and transparent release of emergency stocks and/or, as the case may be, specific stocks in the event of a major supply disruption and, in the event of a special emergency or local crisis, of quantities of emergency stocks and/or specific stocks below the minimum stock level established and maintained…

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2023

        LNG Acceleration Act (LNG-G)

        The law is part of the measures to quickly replace gas that is no longer imported from Russia. In order to be able to obtain LNG from other supplier countries, LNG terminals and the necessary pipelines must be created in Germany in the short term. The law speeds up approval, award and review procedures. It allows exemptions from an environmental impact assessment. Further, the existing regulations for the future climate-friendly subsequent use of land-based LNG terminals have been concretised. The law requires that the land-based LNG terminals and the natural gas pipelines required for the connection are…

        • Policy

        • Switzerland

        • 2025

        Agreement concerning Solidarity Measures to Safeguard the Security of Gas Supply between the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Government of the Swiss Confederation and the Government of the Italian Republic

        By joining the solidarity agreement between Germany and Italy, Switzerland is gaining an additional mechanism to safeguard gas supplies for protected customers on its territory. These protected customers include, in particular, households, hospitals, and emergency services. The agreement enables Switzerland to request solidarity support from the two other participating states in order to ensure the supply of protected customers in Switzerland. In return, Switzerland may also be called upon to provide solidarity assistance in the event of an emergency. In addition, all three countries commit to maintaining existing transport capacities within their gas networks and to refraining from imposing restrictions…

        • Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 2027

        Energy Supply Crisis Combating Act

        The proposed Energy Supply Crisis Combating Act strengthens the resilience of the Dutch gas system and clarifies government responsibilities during supply disruptions. It includes provisions to ensure gas storage levels, reinforce supplier obligations, and enable emergency interventions during crises. The law builds on the Gas Protection and Recovery Plan and is expected to enter into force in 2027.

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