• Policy

        • Kenya

        • 2019

        Petroleum Act

        The Petroleum Act provides the legal framework for oil extraction in Kenya. Art 11 gives the Cabinet Secretary to issue directions for regulations under Article 127 which has clauses relating to terms and conditions for petroleum agreements.

        • Policy

        • Senegal

        • 2019

        Petroleum Code 2019, Law no. 2019-03

        …natural gas. This law decrees that all petroleum in Senegal is the property of the Senegalese people. Furthermore, is defines that the State exercises sovereign rights for the above-mentioned activities. The legislation determines that the Ministry of Energy (ME) is the competent authority for the its implementation, being the ME responsible for  authorising  activities under contracts  for oil and gas prospecting, exploration and production. Furthermore, it recognizes the Senegal Petroleum Company (PETROSEN) as the National Oil Company, with at least ten per cent stake in all contracts. PETROSEN is responsible for developing the Senegalese sedimentary basins and undertaking, at…

        • Policy

        • Viet Nam

        • 1996

        Decree No. 84-CP 1996, detailing the implementation of the Petroleum Law

        …before conducting oil and gas activities:An environmental impact assessment;A program on safety management and risk evaluation alongside actions to minimize risks identified;A plan for contingencies and accidents, including planned technical measures, procedures, equipment and tools to address incidents. It also requires developers to carry out a program to monitor environmental change, an environment protection plan and to take measures to prevent and mitigate pollution in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection. Furthermore, the decree outlines conditions related to reporting, applicable royalties, inspection powers and pertaining sanctions. It also indicates that the oil and…

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        • Hungary

        • 2008

        Act of Gas Supply

        The Hungarian Act on Gas Supply and its implementing decree give the government and relevant authorities the right to introduce gas emergency measures. Specifically, the transmission system operator's responsibilities include executing consumption-related measures ordered by the government and the minister in the event of a gas supply crisis.

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        • Morocco

        • 1971

        Law 09-71 on Security Stocks

        This law sets the framework for "security stocks" of specific sensitive products, including pharmacetical, agricultural and oil products. Security stocks must be hold by rafineries (30 days), distributors (60 days) and filling centres (60 days).

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        • Germany

        • 2009

        Energy-related Products Act (EVPG): Ecodesign implementing measure for electric motors

        The federal government has implement the EU's Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) into German law by means of the Energy-using Products Act (EBPG). The Ecodesign Directive constitutes the framework for the introduction of the harmonized standards with regard to ecodesign of energy-using products in the EU. During the recast of the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC), its scope was extended to all energy-relevant products.The EU Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) was transposed into German law in 2008. The Energy-using Products Act (EBPG) was replaced in 2011 through the Energy-related Products Act (EVPG). The…

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        • Gabon

        • 2019

        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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        • United Kingdom

        • 2008

        The Petroleum Licensing (Production) (Seaward Areas) Regulations 2008

        …conducted to maintain a flow of petroleum, stop that flaring upon request from the competent authority. The model clauses also require the licensee to notify the OGA of any event causing the escape or waste of Petroleum. Furthermore, they must set up security of funds be able to discharge any liability for damage attributable to the release or escape of petroleum, as may be required. Other clauses relate to the inspection of records, furnishing of information and rights of access to the licensee's installations or equipment for purposes of examination and enforcement, as well as power to require the…

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        • Germany

        • 2021

        Funding guideline to support the export of German hydrogen technologies

        The funding guideline for the provision of financial support to international hydrogen projects was published in the Federal Gazette and entered into force on 4 October. The goal is to set up a global market for green hydrogen, by using German technology abroad. Funding can be granted for 25-45% of eligible costs, with a ceiling funding amount of EUR 14 million per project. The funding guideline sets EUR 150 million per year as a budget. The end of 2024 is the deadline for funding projects under the guideline

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        • Germany

        • 2000

        Agreement with Industry on CO2 Emissions Cuts

        …By another supplement to this agreement, CO2 emissions are to be lowered by a further 45 million tonnes in 2010. A special focus is the greater use of cogeneration, which will allow 23 million tonnes of CO2 emissions to be avoided in 2010. To support this measure, the German government introduced new legislation for sustaining, modernising, and expanding cogeneration. The programme on VAs is further supplemented by low interest loans given to enterprises wanting to make investments in energy savings. Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and Deutsche Ausgleichsbank (DtA) run pollution control programmes to provide funding to these enterprises. In particular…

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