• Policy

        • Cameroon

        • 2023

        Decree No. 2023/232 of 4 May 2023 to lay conditions for implementing Law No. 2019/008 of 25 April 2019 to institute the Petroleum Code

        This decree lays down the conditions for implementing Law No. 2019/008 to institute the Petroleum Code. In terms of Article 26, to obtain an exploitation authorisation, an operator is required to submit an application to the Ministry in charge of hydrocarbons. The application must include a recovery plan for associated gas, where liquid hydrocarbons are produced, and proposals for eliminating gas flaring and upgrading associated gas. In addition, authorisation holders are required to keep records of the quantities of gas flared and regularly submit reports to the mandated public body and Ministry in charge of hydrocarbons containing the gross…

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2024

        Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Promotion of commercial and special vehicles with climate-friendly drives and associated refueling and charging infrastructure

        The funding aims to contribute to the accelerate the spread of alternative low-emissions commercial vehicles as part of Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund.

        • Policy

        • Italy

        • 2001

        Utility targets for increasing energy efficiency

        …Decree 28.12.2012) introduced targets for the follwing years:2013: 3.03 Megatonne of oil equivalent (Mtoe)/y for the electricity sector and 2.48 Mtoe/y for the gas sector2014: 3.71 Mtoe/y for the electricity sector and 3.04 Mtoe/y for the gas sector2015: 4.26 Mtoe/y for the electricity sector and 3.49 Mtoe/y for the gas sector2016: 5.23 Mtoe/y for the electricity sector and 4.28 Mtoe/y for the gas sector. Under the Italian legislation those companies that carry out energy efficiency improvement projects related to district heating…

        • Policy

        • Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

        • 2006

        Hydrocarbons Organic Law

        This legislation regulates activities related to the exploration, exploitation, refining, industrialisation, transportation, commercialisation and conservation of hydrocarbons, as well as refined products and construction works associated with  these activities. It determines that all national oil resources belong to the Republic of Venezuela. It provides the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum with all powers necessary for the administration of the petroleum industry, including enforcement authority and the competence to conduct inspections on oil and gas facilities and work sites. It requires that proponents carry out activities continuously and efficiently, using the best available scientific and technical practices on safety and hygiene…

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        • Costa Rica

        • 2023

        Law No.23579 prohibiting oil and natural gas exploration and exploitation

        In February 2023, a bill was presented to members of the Parliament in order to prohibit oil and gas exploration and exploitation in Costa Rica. Permits or concessions for the exploration or exploitation of oil and gas may not be authorized to align with its commitment to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

        • Policy

        • Slovak Republic

        • 2012

        Act No. 251/2012 Coll. on energy and amendments to certain acts as amended

        The Act transposes third energy package from the EU legislation., governing the issue of the energy market outlines:
        a) The conditions for doing business in the energy sector, market access, rights and obligations of participants in the energy market;
        b) Measures focused on security of power and gas supply and the functioning of the internal power and gas market;
        c) Rights and obligations of persons whose rights and obligations may be affected by market participants in the energy sector;
        d) State administration in energy sector;
        e) State supervision and inspection of the business activities in the energy sector.
        The Act…

        • Policy

        • Nigeria

        • 1997

        Mineral Oil (Safety) Regulations

        …be fined for failure to produce data [Note: Previously was Sec. 25(2), but much lower – N100 versus N50,000]; managers may be fined for failure to comply with safety rules [Note: Previously was Sec. 27, but much lower – N100 versus N250,000 and possible jail time].

         

        “A person employed under a license or lease who notices an unusual escape of: (a) petroleum oil or gas from a well, pipeline, or an installation; or (b) anything unsafe or likely to produce damage, shall forthwith inform the manager or competent person of the escape (p. 21).” [Note: Previously was much lower …

        • Policy

        • Italy

        • 2024

        Decree n°138 on measures for a common cybersecurity level in the European Union

        The transposition of the directive EU 2022/2555 mandates energy sector entities to implement robust security measures, report significant incidents, and ensure supply chain security. Regular audits and compliance checks are required to maintain the security and resilience of energy services.

        • Policy

        • Algeria

        • 2024

        Algeria- Germany - Declaration of Intent in green hydrogen cooperation

        In 2024, Germany and Algeria signed a declaration of intent to cooperate on a green hydrogen taskforce. The cooperation will be extended to the production, storage, and transport of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The full implementation of this cooperation will be based on the SoutH2 project, which is expected to be fully operational as early as 2030.

        • Policy

        • Costa Rica

        • 2011

        National Moratorium for oil exploitation

        The decree bans the exploration and exploitation of oil fields, from its promulgation to September 15, 2021. 

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