• Policy

        • Thailand

        • 1971

        Petroleum Act

        The Petroleum Act creates the Petroleum Committee, entitled to regulate and award concessions for the petroleum exploration and production in Thailand. Section 113 allows the Minister to award concessions to holders of Exclusive Petroleum Exploration Licences. The petroleum production period under any concession shall not exceed thirty years. The Committee can require the concessionaire to supply petroleum for domestic consumption and prohibit the export of petroleum. The Minister can, with a three-month notice, require concessionaires to supply petroleum for the purpose of having an adequate supply of petroleum for the demand in Thailand.Section 61 grants the Minister the…

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2018

        Omnibus Energy Act

        The Omnibus Energy Act adopted in 2018 aims to launch the special auctions decided on in the coalition agreement. Within the next three years additionally, 4 GW for wind and 4 GW for photovoltaic panels shall be announced. Furthermore, the act provides technological neutral innovation auctions and it implements several European provisions.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 1991

        Crown Minerals Act 1991

        The article 45(1) states that authorised Minister may direct the refinement, processing or production of petroleum or petroleum products. Article 37 gives the right to the Minister to change work programme, if the change is necessary to maximise the economic recovery of the petroleum in accordance with good industry practice.

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2008

        Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 36 of 2008 - Coal Bed Methane Commercial Utilisation

        Establishes coal bed methane (CBM) as a strategic natural resource, a national asset controlled by the state.

         

        If commercial coal mining companies or individuals find CBM as a by-product and flare it, they must "obtain the approval of the Minister." (Art 30.)

         

        States that the utilisation of CBM shall be prioritised to meet the domestic need for energy (Art 31).

         

        No provisions for reducing emissions of CBM from a safety or climate perspective.

         

        • Policy

        • India

        • 1959

        The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 1959 (PNG Rules)

        …and the conservation and development thereof. It establishes royalties at ten percent of the value at well head of natural gas obtained by the lessee. This is not be payable in respect of crude oil, casing head condensate or natural gas which is unavoidably lost, returned to the reservoir or is used operations relating to the production of petroleum or natural gas. Moreover, it requires that monthly reports be presented with information concerning how much oil, gas and condensate were produced and further related details be provided upon request. It also establishes the possibility of on-site inspections (surveys) by…

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2024

        German Sustainable Development Strategy

        Pledged to adopt time-bound commitments to procure low-emission steel, cement, and concrete. In May 2024, Germany released a document "Lead markets for climate-friendly raw materials" that defined thresholds for low carbon and near zero steel and cement. Germany already has an "Assessment System for Sustainable Building" which will be developed further to support low embodied-carbon buildings. Currently the silver standard is requied. LCA has already been in place for over 10 years. Federal procurements only accounted for 12% of all public procurements in the country.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2025

        Fuel Industry (Diesel Resilience) Amendment Regulations 2025

        The Fuel Industry (Diesel Resilience) Amendment Regulations 2025 increase the diesel minimum stockholding obligation from 21 to 28 days' cover for fuel importers with a diesel market share of 10 per cent or more. It comes into force on 1 July 2028.

        • Policy

        • Malta

        • 2019

        Gas Security of Supply Preventive Action

        Malta only uses natural gas for electricity production. Consequently, all measures to be adopted in response to entering each gas security of supply crisis level are dependent only on measures related to the production and use of electricity, such as reduce electricity demand as well as diversify sources of energy supply growth.

        • Policy

        • Austria

        • 2023

        ÖVGW H E510 guideline

        The ÖVGW H E510 guideline focuses on the design, construction, and testing of hydrogen refueling stations, emphasizing safety and technical standards for handling hydrogen. It allows for up to 10% hydrogen blending with natural gas in the existing gas grid, ensuring compatibility and safety. The guideline aims to support Austria's transition to a hydrogen-based energy system, with goals to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy sustainability. Quantitative targets include maintaining the integrity of the gas infrastructure and ensuring safe operation at the specified blending limit

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2009

        Biofuel Supply, Utilization and Trading (Ministerial Regulation No. 32/2008)

        …and power generation sectors for biodiesel, bioethanol and bio-oil from 2009 to 2025.
        The framework aims to:
        Prioritize the supply and utilization of biofuel by national companies and Energy-Self Sufficient villages through mandatory actions
        Regulate the type, standard and quality of biofuel as a fossil fuel substitute
        Regulate the biofuel business and trade activities
        Set targets for biofuel share until 2025 Mandatory biofuel use has been implemented since 2009 and scheduled up to 2025 in accordance with the 2006 Biofuel Road Map targets.

        The regulation also increased the number of Special Biofuel Zones (SBZ) and therefore of biofuel…

      Prev
      Next