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Policy
Germany
2001
Energy hotline and internet platform
The free energy hotline and an internet platform of the German Energy Agency is designed to provide consumersand specialist agents with clear and immediately understandable information on forms of energy production, efficient energy use and renewable energies. Besides provision of general information, the focal point is concrete proposals for action and practical assistance. The ultimate objective is targeted referrals to further sources and information as well as consultations and funding. There is heavy demand for information on the subject of energy. In 2010 alone there were more than 2,600 written enquiries and approximately 9,700 telephone enquiries.
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Policy
Germany
2014
Energy Conservation Regulations (EnEV) 2014
The German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) is a central instrument within German energy and climate protection policies. Its purpose is to ensure that the targets of the Federal Government’s energy policies are achieved – in particular a largely climate neutral inventory of existing buildings by 2050 and around 60 percent savings in final energy consumption through efficiency measures on the building envelope and construction technology compared with 2010. The ordinance defines structural and heating system standards for buildings and specifies the energy efficiency for new builds and the refurbishment of existing buildings. EnEV is based on the Energy Saving Act…
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Policy
Germany
2014
2014 Amendment of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2014)
The 2014 Amendment of the Renewable Energy Sources Act -EEG- entered into force on 1st of August 2014. The objective of the 2014 amendment to the EEG is to continue steady deployment of renewable energy in Germany in a cost efficient manner by integrating RES more to the market.RES gross electricity consumption share is set to increase:to 40%-45% by 2025to 55% - 60% by 2035to 80% by 2050RES technology expansion corridors are:Onshore wind energy – 2.5 GW of net additions annually;Offshore wind energy – 6.5 GW to 7.7 GW additions until 2020 (800 MW per…
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Policy
Mozambique
2014
Petroleum Law (Law No. 21/2014)
The Petroleum Law sets the regulatory framework for oil and gas production in Mozambique. It sets the National Company for Hydrocarbons to be the national entity responsible for the prospection, production and commercialisation of petroleum products. Private companies can only be granted access through production sharing contracts.The law prohibits the flaring of petroleum unless it is permitted by the Government upon demonstration that all alternative methods for disposal are unsafe or environmentally unacceptable. Flaring for the purpose of testing, safety or emergency reasons also requires authorisation by the Government. The law also requires operators to comply with the environmental…
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Policy
People's Republic of China
1986
Mineral Resources Law
…the rational development and utilisation of mineral resources. Article 26 states that before a mining enterprise (which includes conventional oil and gas extraction) is established, the approval authority shall examine its application as to the limits of its mining area, design or mining plan, production technique and safety measures in accordance with the law and relevant state provisions. Article 31 conditions the exploration of mineral resources upon abiding to legal provisions for labour safety and hygiene and ensuring safety in production.This regulation does not contain specific requirements regarding methane emissions in particular, but applies to oil and gas undertakings…
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Policy
Egypt
1956
Law no.86 of 1956 relating to mines and quarries
The law states that the control the oil and gas resources are exclusive to the Government of Egypt, and concession agreements can be granted for exploration and exploitation.
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Policy
Viet Nam
1993
Petroleum Law, 1993
…and property. Thus, they shall have a plan for environmental protection, take measures necessary to prevent and eliminate sources of pollution, as well as be responsible for remedying effects of polluting activities. Moreover, this law states that the Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation (PETROVIETNAM) is a state owned business enterprise founded by the Government of Vietnam to conduct oil and gas operations and enter into petroleum contracts with organizations or individuals for the conduct of upstream activities. The legislation has provisions on applicable royalties and taxes, mandatory reporting, information requirements, due monitoring, as well as pertaining inspections and supervision powers.
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Policy
Algeria
2019
Law No. 19-13 – Law governing hydrocarbon activities
…the regulatory roles of the National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT), the Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority and Sonatrech (the National Oil Company), with some changes related to the contractual framework used for titles granted by ALNAFT. Contracts concluded under the previous laws, in particular Laws 86-14 and 05-07, remain in effect in compliance with their provisions, but may not be extended or renewed beyond the initial contract period. However, requirements of the Law No. 19-13 related to health, security, and environment issues, as well as provisions related to decommissioning and restoration of oil production sites…
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Policy
Germany
1996
Green Power
The operators of renewable energy plants not operating under the German Feed-In Scheme, the EEG, have the opportunity to sell the electricity generated in their plants at a premium on the market. This "green electricity" entered the market as a new product which could be purchased instead of electricity generated in conventional plants. Most utilities and electricity suppliers offer a choice between tariffs to their customers. The choice to purchase green electricity, may even be differentiated between the different sources of renewable energy (e.g. 100% hydropower). Such programmes do not necessarily lead to the installment of new capacity…