• Policy

        • Germany

        • 2024

        Second amendment to Energy Industry Act (EnWG)

        Second amendment to the Energy Economy Act further sets the basis for financing of hydrogen infrastructure via hydrogen network tariffs. For an interim phase an amorization account is established to prevent that high initial tariffs slow down the hydrogen infrastructure development. The law creates the legal basis for integrated network development planning for hydrogen and natural gas. In addition to the planning and construction of the hydrogen core network, this is an important further step towards a rapid ramp-up of the hydrogen network infrastructure. This will ensure close dovetailing of the grid development processes for hydrogen and natural gas…

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        • Germany

        • 2022

        1st Relief Package

        First relief package of emergency measures agaist rising energy prices were announced by coalition on 23 February 2022 as part of “10 relief measures for Germany”. These included:EEG levy abolition brought 6 month early. The EEG levy (3.72 cents per kilowatt hour) aims to make renewable-based electricity generation more competitive by charging consumers the difference between the spot price of renewable electricity and the marginal cost of electricity production. The federal government had initially planned to remove this levy from consumers and absorb the cost through the federal budget from 01/01/2023, but now this will…

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        • Mexico

        • 2014

        Law for the Agency for Industrial Security and Environmental Protection for the hydrocarbons sector

        This law creates a new institution, the National Agency for Industrial Security and Environmental Protection in the hydrocarbons sector. The Agency's name was shortened to Agency for Safety, Energy and the Environment (ASEA). ASEA is tasked with regulating and supervising the oil and gas industry (entire value chain of hydrocarbons) and issuing legislation to control emissions. It grants ASEA the authority to inspect, verify, and levy sanctions on industry activities.The law was amended on 20 May 2021. No relevant aspects were modified. More information: http://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LANSI_200521.pdf 

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        • Azerbaijan

        • 1998

        Law on Gas Supply

        This Law applies to gas production, processing, transportation, storage and distribution, regulating its sale and use. It recognizes the need to protect human health and the environment as well as to promote efficient use of gas.

         

        In particular, it determines that gas installations shall ensure that gas is not released into the atmosphere. Furthermore, it requires that consumers install and maintain detectors for gas leaks and carbon monoxide in construction sites. Additionally, it establishes that related permitting requests shall be presented together with documents concerning the efficiency of gas use and environmental impact assessments.

         

        This regulation also has provisions with…

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        • Lithuania

        • 2008

        Description of the Measures to Safeguard the Reliability of Natural Gas Supply

        This regulation establishes the minimum requirements for the reliability of gas supply, and notably includes stockholding requirements of at least a month equivalent to the actual consumption of energy resources.

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        • Italy

        • 1957

        Law on the research and exploitation of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons

        The Law sets the regulatory framework for hydrocarbon exploitation in Italy. Research and production permits can be granted against royalty fees.

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        • Argentina

        • 1970

        Energy Decree No. 10877/60 - Regulation of the Law 13660, relating to the production, refining and storage of solid mineral, liquid and gaseous fuels

        This decree established safety standards and maintenance protocols for storage tanks. Art. 509 does note that “when, based on the volume of gases that must evacuate permanently, if necessary, may require installation of suitable devices for combustion thereof.” NOTE: Some of the provisions in this decree may run counter to methane abatement. For instance, Art. 388 requires “breathing holes” to allow the passage of gases out of storage tanks, with no requirement for capturing those emissions.

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        • Germany

        • 2024

        Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Support of generation plants for electricity-based fuels and advanced biofuels

        In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to promote the production of fuels produced using electricity from renewable energies. 

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        • Germany

        • 2022

        Green Hydrogen Hub Europe, Hamburg strategy for hydrogen import

        The Ministry of Economics and Innovation in Hamburg has introduced a hydrogen import strategy and action plan aimed at establishing large-scale imports to Germany, reinforcing Hamburg’s role as a leading hydrogen hub both nationally and across Europe. According to the German Energy Agency (DENA), Germany anticipates that 40% to 70% of its green hydrogen supply will be imported by 2030.

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        • Germany

        • 2025

        German Government Coalition Agreement for the 21st legislative period

        The coalition agreement of the federal government for the 21st legislative period contains an ongoing commitment to a fast hydrogen ramp-up in general and the hydrogen core network in particular.

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