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Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a fossil fuel intensive energy mix driven by a high demand for transportation fuels, notably from transiting freight trucks and commuters. Despite this demand, the country is committed to reducing emissions. Its climate law sets targets for a 55% emission reduction by 2030 and climate neutrality target by 2050. The government has adopted numerous measures to push for energy transition, including a carbon tax which was introduced in 2020 and encouraging renewable generation through subsidies and auctions. Several programmes also support energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transportation, with a target for 49% of all passenger cars to…
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- Energy mix
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Uzbekistan
Despite being energy self-sufficient thanks to its gas sector, Uzbekistan's ageing infrastructure struggles to meet growing domestic demand. Losses, overuse and financing remain problematic. Wide-ranging reforms focused on improving and diversification the energy sector are being introduced and the government has adopted the Strategy of Actions 2017-2021, which prioritizes improving energy efficiency and increasing generating capacity and use of renewables. Uzbekistan is part of the EU4Energy Programme, an initiative focused on evidence-based policymaking for the energy sector.
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Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025
Critical minerals, which are essential for a range of energy technologies and for the broader economy, have become a major focus in global policy and trade discussions. Price volatility, supply chain bottlenecks and geopolitical concerns make the regular monitoring of their supply and demand extremely vital.The Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 includes a detailed assessment of the latest market and investment trends, along with their implications for critical minerals security. As in last year’s Outlook, it provides a snapshot of recent industry developments from 2024 and early 2025 and offers medium- and long-term projections for the supply and demand of key…
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Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
The Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation is a repository of policy instruments available to assist governments as they design, develop and implement their strategies for industrial decarbonisation. This work, undertaken as part of the Climate Club's Work Programme, builds on the policy toolbox outlined in IEA’s 2022 Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members report, with the addition of further details on the instruments and considerations for implementation.A robust industrial decarbonisation policy strategy is likely to include multiple different instruments, as governments choose the instruments that are most suited to their individual circumstances and objectives…
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Gas Market Report, Q3-2025
This quarterly Gas Market Report provides a short-term outlook for natural gas supply, demand, trade and more in 2025 and 2026. It finds that following a strong expansion in 2024, global gas demand rose at a much slower rate in the first half of 2025. Macroeconomic uncertainty, together with tight supply fundamentals and relatively high prices, weighed on natural gas consumption, particularly in price-sensitive markets in Asia. Both China and India recorded demand declines in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. Europe’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports are expected to reach…
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Roadmap and guidelines for hydrogen in the energy sector
On January 29, 2024, “Department Circular No. DC2024-01-0001 Providing a National Policy and General Framework, Roadmap, and Guidelines for Hydrogen in the Energy Sector” was promulgated in the Philippines. The guidelines establish both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for hydrogen projects, including tax breaks, duty exemptions for equipment and materials, tax credits for domestic capital equipment and services, special incentives for projects using “green hydrogen” (defined as hydrogen produced via renewable-powered electrolysis, biogas reforming, or biochemical biomass conversion). The Circular mandates the creation of governance and oversight bodies, such as the Hydrogen Energy Industry Committee (HEIC) and…
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Incandescent Light Bulb Ban Act of 2008
…of 15 lumens per watt for all remaining lighting technologies, to be adjusted every three (3) years in consultation with manufacturers, importers, consumers, and other stakeholders. It exempts use for research provided they acquire a certificate of exemption from the Department of Science and Technology. ADB agreed to finance part of a $46 million project to distribute over 10 million compact fluorescent light bulbs and change most traffic lights to LEDs (https://www.adb.org/news/philippines-phasing-out-incandescent-bulbs-cut-...) BILLS: http://senate.gov.ph/lisdata/68516066!.pdf ; http://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_17/HB03040.pdf
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Japan’s Resource Diplomacy Guideline
…cobalt, lithium and graphite for Lithium Batteries and rare earth elements for permanent magnets. A selection of the priorities for target commodities will be reviewed according to the situation.2. Approach to the priority countriesAustralia, Canada: Given the stable investment environment, basic approach is public sector support for individual companies' efforts.The Philippines, Peru, and Chile: The framework for bilateral dialogue with public private involvement will be strengthened.African Countries: In this region where Japanese companies still lack experience, opportunities will be created for Japanese companies to interact with local governments and companies, and possibility of building joint projects with…
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Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC)
Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) is an initiative proposed by Japan in 2022 and launched by 11 countries (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) in 2023 to promote decarbonization in Asia. It provides a platform to support climate policy development, foster public-private partnerships, strengthen technological cooperation, and establish green industrial supply chains. Over 150 MOUs have been signed under the auspices of AZEC, including in relation to reduction of methane emissions from natural gas.
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ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
The Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) gradually came into force :January 2010: in Australia, New Zealand (Agreement supplemented by the existing Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement), Brunei, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore (supplemented by existing Singapore-Australia FTA), and VietnamMarch 2010: in Thailand (Agreement supplemented by existing Thailand-Australia FTA)January 2011: in Laos, CambodiaJanuary 2012: in IndonesiaThe Agreement eliminates or reduces border tariffs on: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances and other advanced machineryElectric motors, transformers, batteries and capacitorsMotor vehicles and vehicle parts (except for motor vehicle imports into…
