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        • European Union

        • 2017

        Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply

        This regulation aims to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the European Union. It notably includes that the competent authority of each member state to ensure enough gas supply equivalent to: - Extreme temperatures during a 7-day peak period occurring with a statistical probability of once in 20 years; - Any period of 30 days of exceptionally high gas demand, occurring with a statistical probability of once in 20 years; - A period of 30 days in the case of disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure under average winter conditions.This regulation has been amended by Regulation 2022/1032, setting…

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        • Mexico

        • 2017

        Public Policy on Minimum Storage of Petroleum Products

        This document sets out the general framework for the storage of oil and petroleum products in Mexico. The minimum storage policy is mandatory for marketing and distribution permit holders that sell gasoline , diesel and jet fuel to service stations or end users. These policies were last amended in 2019.

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        • Qatar

        • 2005

        Resolution No. 4 of 2005 - Executive bylaw for the Environmental Protection Law

        Following Article 65 requirements, any party working in the oil sector must comply with the procedures determined by this bylaw, such as: Install the separation and flaring systems required to produce and transport petroleum productsTake the required measures to avoid leaks of gas during drilling testsManage storage tanks emissions according to international Standardsuse of compressed air in instruments tools instead of natural gas whenever is possibleTo get rid of associated gas that cannot be utilized, in a safe manner according to the international standards. The resolution presents as well eight appendices. These include:  Appendix No. (1) – Outlines categories of public…

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        • Uzbekistan

        • 2025

        Law No. Zru-987 on the ownership and disposal of subsoil resources, as well as the use and protection of subsoil resources

        The Law sets the regulatory framework for oil and gas extraction in the country. Article 6 declares state-owned property for subsoil and all minerals. The exploitation of these minerals necessitates a permit for the extraction of hydrocarbons, that shall be issued for a period of up to twenty-five consecutive years.

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        • Romania

        • 2004

        Petroleum Law No. 238

        The Law allows private companies to conduct petroleum storage operations, upon the prior consent of the competent authority and solely after having obtained the underground storage license in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.

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        • Switzerland

        • 2022

        Ordinance on ensuring delivery capacities in the event of a serious shortage of natural gas

        This Ordinance sets a minimum requirement of gas storage equivalent to at least 15% of the average Swiss annual consumption to the five regional gas network operators. The ordinance was last amended in 2024 to extend the obligation to 2026. It also specifies that the gas companies must ensure Switzerland is adequately supplied with natural gas from October to April. 

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        • Austria

        • 2004

        Transposition of Biofuels Directive 2003/30/EC - Mineral Oil Tax Revision/Fuel Ordice Amendment 2009

        …of biodiesel as of 7%, took place in 2009. The use of biofuels is done in Austria primarily through blending of biodiesel with diesel (since October 2005) and blending of bioethanol with petrol (since October 2007). Together with the amendment to the Fuel Ordice, the Mineral Oil Act has been revised to provide for tax concessions for fuels with a biofuel share of at least 6.6% for diesel and 4.6% for petrol. To be able to profit from the tax concessions, the fuel must also be sulphur-free (less than 10 mg sulphur per kg of fuel). The use of pure biofuels is completely…

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        • France

        • 2015

        Release of oil stocks - Response mechanisms in case of supply disruption

        The text outlines the conditions under which France can release strategic stocks in the context of an effective international decision to release stocks or a major disruption in national supply.

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        • United Kingdom

        • 2012

        Oil Stocking Order 2012

        The Order sets the requirements for stockholding of oil and petroleum products in the United Kingdom. It fulfils its stockholding obligations by imposing stockholding obligations on commercial entities.

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        • Germany

        • 2024

        Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Development of renewable fuels

        In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to promote the development of renewable fuels.

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