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        • Republic of the Congo

        • 2015

        Hydrocarbons Law (Law n°15/012)

        …Ministers. Such rights are granted according to a petroleum contract. Local content requirements are also expressly included under this law.

         

        This legislation establishes a general regime for hydrocarbons, defining that the Ministry of Hydrocarbons is responsible for the development, management and implementation of this policy. It also defines that the national oil company (SONAHYDROC – La Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures) is entitled to a compulsory and non-assignable participation of at least 20 % in all oil and gas developments.

         

        This law states that operators shall present oil and gas development plans, including provisions related to the use of associated natural gas…

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        • Turkmenistan

        • 2008

        Law On Hydrocarbon Resources

        The Law sets the regulatory framework for oil and gas extraction in the country. Exploration and production licenses can be granted by the national agency, with licence validity periods of up to 20 years.

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        • Pakistan

        • 2009

        Petroleum Exploration and Production Policy

        The Act states the conditions for exclusive right for exploration, including drilling and production testing.

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        • Germany

        • 2021

        Federal Climate Change Act 2021

        …2021 tightened climate regulations and enshrined in law the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. The amendment was made in response to a ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court. With the new climate targets, Germany sets the new EU climate targets at national level, contributes to the wider European ambition to become the first climate neutral continent, and aims at fostering global efforts to reach the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. The new GHG emission reduction targets set by the Act include: at least -65% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels and at least -88% by 2040…

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        • United Kingdom

        • 2014

        The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 2014

        The Regulations were passed for the Petroleum Act 1998 and prescribe the model clauses to be incorporated in petroleum production licences for onshore areas. Under clause 2, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) grants to the licensee exclusive licence to explore for and exploit petroleum in the respective onshore area. The OGA, however, retains the right to grant a methane drainage licence in respect of the whole or any part of the licensed area. Furthermore, the licence does not affect the exercise of any rights granted under any such methane drainage licence. Clause 24 provides for avoidance of harmful methods…

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        • Germany

        • 2018

        Germany’s Commission on Growth, Structural Change and Employment

        As part of its efforts to halve energy-related CO2 emissions by 2030, Germany intends to phase out coal-based power. To reach a broad social consensus on the coal phase-out plan, the federal government established a Commission on Growth, Structural Change and Employment (also known as the Coal Commission) in June 2018. It brought together representatives of environmental associations, scientists, trade unions, economic and energy associations, and representatives from the affected regions. Commission members met with coal mining regions to receive grassroots inputs on the challenges and opportunities in each area. In addition to recommendations on the pace…

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        • Oman

        • 2011

        Royal Decree No. 8/2011 - Oil and Gas Law

        …set out the specific rights and obligations of parties to explore or exploit hydrocarbons in Oman.Thus, the legislation prohibits any natural or juristic person from importing, exporting or transporting of petroleum substances, storing, distributing, manufacturing, marketing or carrying out any other operations without a license from the Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) in accordance with the terms and conditions and upon payment of fees prescribed by a decision of the Minister after coordination with the Council of Financial Affairs and Energy Resources.  It further outlines that concession owners shall enable the relevant staff of the MOG to access…

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        • Kazakhstan

        • 2021

        Ban on export of petoleum products by road

        To prevent a shortage of oil products on the domestic market, the Ministry of Energy adopted a joint order “on some issues of export of oil products from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” It provides for the introduction of a six-month ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and certain types of oil products from the territory of Kazakhstan by road. Exceptions include exports in gas tanks provided by the manufacturer of motor vehicles and installed in accordance with the specifications, as well as in separate containers with a volume of more than 20 L.

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        • Austria

        • 2010

        Electricity Sector Act 2010 (ElWOG 2010)

        The Electricity Security of Supply Strategy (Elektrizitäts Versorgungssicherheitsstrategie, E-VSS) was drawn up in accordance with section 88a of the Electricity Sector Act 2010 (ElWOG 2010) and identifies fields of action and measures for the long-term resilience of the electricity system. One of the most important measures is the transformation of the energy system towards indigenous renewable energy sources. Other areas include: flexibility and storage to provide for times when sun and wind do not complement each other optimally; optimising the grid infrastructure to keep pace with dynamic developments; and adapting to the effects of climate change on energy…

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        • Luxembourg

        • 1993

        Framework Law concerning rational use of energy: Law of 5 August 1993

        Framework Law concerning rational use of energy: Law of 5 August 1993 provides the legal basis for deployment and renewable energy usage in Luxembourg. The Law sets out energy savings and renewable energy objectives and measures.The Law provides for research and demonstration activities on renewable energy sources and/or energy conservation to benefit from public assistance, particularly in the form of pilot projects. It establishes that electricity produced from small-scale renewable energy sources and cogeneration are to be connected to public networks, and that feed-in tariffs are to be established for these sources. It also provides the…

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