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Romania
By 2020, the objective of Romania is to guarantee the efficient operation of its energy system under security conditions. Romania also plans to meet the obligations set by EU in terms of greenhouse gas emissions through its legislative package “Climate changes – renewable energies”.
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Bolivia
A quarter of the electricity generated in Bolivia comes from renewables. On the other hand, 12% of the population still does not have access to electricity. The government has launched the Bolivia Electric Plan 2020-2025 to support the expansion of the electricity grid with a strong emphasis on renewables.
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Resolution of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus No. 6 dated 02.02.2009 "On approval of the Rules for Ensuring Industrial safety in the field of Gas supply of the Republic of Belarus"
The Rules establish safety requirements for gas distribution systems and facilities which store natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (e.g. gas filling stations; gas filling points; gas control points, etc.). The Rules also regulate the frequency of inspections of gas pipelines, the use of special equipment to detect leaks, etc. Paragraph 83. Gas pipelines in operation must be serviced by periodic bypass, using highly sensitive methane detectors, instrument technical inspection, technical diagnostics, as well as routine and major repairs with the frequency established by the Rules. Paragraph 84. The bypass of above-ground gas pipelines is carried out by…
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Japan’s Export and Import measures against Russia and Belarus
Japan imposed import and export prohibitions against Russia and Belarus on certain items. The regulations related to the related energy technology products were first introduced on 18 Mar 2022 but were gradually enhanced along the years. On export, the prohibitions include:Duel-use goods such as machine tools, semiconductors, telecommunication equipment and their technologies (on Russia and Belarus)Quantum computers, additive manufacturing equipment and their technologies (on Russia and Belarus)Products that enhance industrial capacities e.g. dump trucks, bulldozers, vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,900cc, hybrid passenger vehicles (only on Russia)Items related to oil refinery (only…
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Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus "On Integrated Environmental Permits" dated November 17, 2011 No. 528 (with amendments and additions dated March 9, 2016 No. 91).
In accordance with subparagraph 1.1, introduced in January 1, 2016, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs engaged in activities (or planning to carry out activities) that have a significant impact on the environment (as defined in the annex) can only carry out such activities with comprehensive environmental permits. 1.2 A comprehensive environmental permit is a single permissive document certifying the right to emit pollutants into the atmospheric air, water use, and storage and disposal of industrial waste. It shall consider the introduction of best available methods and standards of permissible environmental impact, as well as the conditions for the…
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Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, electricity is available for 85% of the population, up from 20% in 2000. Gas accounts for the majority of the country’s electricity production, even though wind, hydropower and solar PV shares are growing. Bangladesh has also implemented energy policy incentives towards the deployment of renewables.
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Guatemala
The National Energy Plan of Guatemala defines the promotion of renewables as a priority. The plan aims to promote the use of clean and environmentally friendly energy for domestic consumption without losing sight of energy security and the need for supplying electricity at competitive prices.
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Ramping up Heat Pumps in Moldova: A Roadmap
Buildings account for more than half of Moldova’s final energy consumption, with three-quarters of that used for space and water heating. At the same time, Moldova lacks domestic hydrocarbon resources and imports more than 80% of its primary energy. Heat pump technology offers Moldova an effective means of accelerating the transition in building heating.The recent expansion of Moldova’s solar and wind capacity also means that heat pumps can now play a greater role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and lowering local air pollution. Finally, Moldovan’s 2024 referendum, endorsing the goal of European Union membership, underscores…
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Energy System Resilience
Lessons learned from Ukraine Ensuring energy security encompasses both long-term and short-term dimensions. The long-term dimension involves securing sufficient infrastructure investment and diverse supply sources. The short-term dimension – resilience – focuses on systems’ ability to cope with events exceeding standard planning conditions. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has worked to protect its energy sector and to increase its ability to withstand and rapidly recover from Russia’s attacks on its energy infrastructure. The report explores the lessons that Ukraine has been learning as it works to bolster system resilience and identifies measures that…
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Malta
The National energy policy of Malta was launched in December 2012. It lists decisions and actions that have already been implemented as well as measures aiming to ensure the sustainability of Malta's energy sector.
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