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Emergency Decree of the Remedy and Prevention of Shortage of Fuel OIls (B.E. 2516)
The Emergency Decree enforced in 1973 gives the Prime Minister the right to direct companies to prevent all types of fuel shortages.
While the Emergency Decree specifically provided powers to address fuel shortages during times of crisis, the Fuel Trade Act, B.E. 2543 introduced broader regulations governing the fuel trade and market stability in Thailand. -
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)
…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 Myanmar and Vietnam)Mineral ore and processed products including graphite, manganese, copper, aluminium and nickelVarious products…
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ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)
The ASEAN Member States and Japan signed the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) on 14 April 2008. The Agreement entered into force on 1 December 2008 among Japan, Singapore, Laos, Viet Nam and Myanmar. It then came into force in December 2008 for Brunei, January 2009 for Malaysia, May 2009 for Thailand, and November 2009 for Cambodia.The AJCEP provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs, notably for ores, iron, steel, hydrocarbons, machinery, semiconductors and automotive parts.Specific rule of origins applies to confer originating status in order to qualify for preferential tariff treatment e.g. wholly…
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Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin
…of trade for exporters and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization. The secure, electronic platform for issuing certificates of origin smooths out the process for gaining preferential tariff treatment of goods, including energy-products and their constituents covered by most FTAs. This procedure applies to most FTAs India is party to including but not limited to:South Asia Free Trade Agreement;India Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement;ASEAN India Free Trade Agreement;India Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement;India Thailand Free Trade Agreement;India Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement;India Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement;India Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.
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Dumping Commodity Register
…and/or countervailing duties.Goods currently listed on the DRC include:Aluminium Extrusions (China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Chinese Taipei)Aluminium Zinc Coated (Galavanised) Steel (China, Korea, Vietnam)Chrome Bar (Romania)Deep Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks (China)Hollow Structural Sections (China, Korea, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei)Hot Rolled Coil Steel (Chinese Taipei)Hot Rolled Structural Steel Sections (Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand)Painted Steel Strapping (China)Power Transformers (Indonesia and Chinese Taipei)Precision Pipe and Tube Steel (China and Korea)Quenched and Tempered Steel Plate (Finland, Japan, Sweden)Rod in Coils (China)Steel Pallet Racking (China, Malaysia)Steel Reinforcing Bar (China…
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Strategic Plan for Renewable Energy Development: 8% Target
…conservation
renewable energy utilisation
human resources development
public awareness.
The key objectives are:
to regulate such that 4% of generation capacity must be generated by renewable energy such as solar, wind or biomass
to devise incentive measures encouraging the purchase of power generated by renewable energy, including the use of tax credits and subsidies
to support research and development on sectors with high potential for Thailand such as solar, micro-hydropower, wind and biomass
to encourage community participation and partnerships in renewable energy power plants
to enforce minimum energy performance standards for electrical appliances and energy efficiency labelling for cars… -
Ali Allawi
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance - Republic of Iraq.
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Sustainable Transport Policy for Armenia: A Roadmap Accelerating sustainable transport
Amid a rapidly changing energy landscape and mounting environmental pressures, Armenia faces both an urgent challenge and an opportunity to reshape its transport system. As it seeks to balance the twin goals of enhanced energy security and reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels, Armenia has made the transition to sustainable transport a top priority.This chapter lays out a forward-looking framework designed to accelerate Armenia’s shift to an efficient, low-carbon and resilient transport system. Drawing on international best practices, the recommendations focus on three interconnected priorities: electrifying the road transport fleet, boosting overall transport system efficiency and…
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Renewables 2022 Renewable electricity
Forecast summary The global energy crisis is pushing the accelerator on renewable energy expansion Global renewable capacity is expected to increase by almost 2 400 GW (almost 75%) between 2022 and 2027 in the IEA main-case forecast, equal to the entire installed power capacity of the People’s Republic of China (hereafter “China”). Renewables growth is propelled by more ambitious expansion policies in key markets, partly in response to the current energy crisis. This 85% acceleration on the last five years’ expansion rate results primarily from two factors. First, high fossil fuel and electricity prices resulting from the global energy…
