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Guidance for Flaring and Venting during Commissioning
By the Energy Act 1976 and the Petroleum Act 1998, operators are required to have consents in place for the flaring and venting of hydrocarbons during commissioning and production operations. The Oil and Gas Authority issued this guidance on applications for flaring and…
(British Columbia) Flaring and Venting Reduction Guideline
Regulatory requirements and guidance for flaring, incinerating and venting in British Columbia, as well as procedural information for flare approval requests, dispersion modelling and the measurement and reporting of flared, incinerated and vented gas. The Guideline applies to…
(British Columbia) Drilling and Production Regulation (2021 updates)
British Columbia's general upstream oil and gas regulation includes provisions that limit venting and flaring of methane, and require a fugitive emissions management program. The rule was initially promulgated in September 2010 (B.C. Reg. 282/2010) and amended in 2021 at last.…
(British Columbia) Clean Growth Infrastructure Royalty Program
The Clean Growth Infrastructure Royalty Program (CGIRP) encourages new capital investment in oil and natural gas infrastructure. Specifically, the CIRCP is focused on reducing methane emissions through equipment retrofits and replacements and conversions of venting sources at…
(Alberta) Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Project Developers (version 3.0; 2019)
The Alberta emission offset system is a regulatory program managed by the Alberta Climate Change Office that enables facilities regulated under the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation to purchase and retire emission offsets to meet compliance obligations. The Standard…
(California) Public Utilities Commission D 17-06-015 Gas Leak Decision
Establishes best practices and reporting requirements for the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Natural Gas Leak Abatement Program, in consultation with the California Air Resources Board, pursuant to Senate Bill 1371. The rule requires annual reporting for tracking…
(California) Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities
The regulation establishes greenhouse gas (including methane) standards for onshore and offshore oil, natural gas production sites; crude oil, condensate, and produced water separation and storage; underground gas storage; and natural gas gathering and boosting stations,…
Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (updated 2010 to include methane from oil and gas operations, and underground coal mines)
This rule establishes the mandatory greenhouse gas reporting program for the United States. The rule requires reporting on annual emissions of 8 types of greenhouse gases, including methane, by facilities that emit at least 25,000 t CO2e/yr. Covered facilities were directed to…
Law n ° 002/2019 regulating the sector of hydrocarbons in the Gabonese Republic
This law establishes that all hydrocarbon resources, essential infrastructure and information acquired or produced in oil operations are the exclusive property of the state (Art.10). Thus, oil and gas developments can only be undertaken after due authorization. The regulation…
Law No. 11/009 of 09 July 2011 on fundamental principles relating to the protection of the environment
This law establishes the fundamental principles relating to environmental protection and aims to promote the sustainable management of natural resources, to prevent risks, to control all forms of pollution, and to improve the quality of life of populations while respecting…
Decree 39/00 - Oil Activities Environmental Protection Regulation
This regulation establishes the environmental protection regime pertaining to oil and gas developments. It requires new projects or those subject to substantial modification to undergo an environmental impact assessment process linked to environmental permitting.…
Environmental Protection Regulations for Hydrocarbon Activities - Supreme Decree Nº 039-2014-EM
This regulation outlines environmental control and management requirements that aim to prevent, mitigate, remediate and compensate negative environmental impact from oil and gas developments as well as to promote sustainable development. It defines that oil and gas activities…
Supreme Decree No 48/2009-EM
This regulation bans natural gas venting in oil and gas operations. Exceptions are made for contingency and emergency situations or those qualified as unavoidable. The General Hydrocarbons Directory (DGH) of the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (OSINERG) is…
Petroleum Act of 1971 as Amended (2007)
The act establishes State ownership over petroleum. Any person who wishes to explore or produce petroleum in the country must obtain a concession from the government. This regulation vests competent officials with the powers to inspect facilities and take samples. It defines…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006
Establishes the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board for the regulation of the mid- and downstream oil and gas segments, ensuring supply, competitive markets and consumers’ rights. It has the function of registering market entities and installations, regulating access to…
Concept of environmental protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030
This strategic document defines priority directions of policies in the field of environmental protection. It sets out measures to preserve the environment (atmospheric air, waters, lands, soils, subsoil, biodiversity, protected natural areas) from anthropogenic impact and other…
Law on the Use of Energy Resources
The Law on Use of Energy Resources is the enabling legislation for the various policy instruments used by the government to make energy resources utilisation more efficient and accessible. It requires registry of energy resources used at enterprises and, for organisations with…
(Alberta) AER Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting (upstream provisions)
This directive sets forth standards for flaring, incinerating, and venting methane in Alberta at all upstream petroleum industry wells and facilities. These requirements also apply to pipeline installations that convey gas (e.g., compressor stations, line heaters) licensed by…
Qatar Energy's Sustainability Strategy
Qatar Energy's Sustainability Strategy is governed by three mains references, Qatar National Vision 2030, United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris Agreement. It relies on several main pillars: to develop a low carbon energy department, to reduce emissions to…
Standards of maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmospheric air
Resolution of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus No. 113 dated November 8, 2016, approves and puts into effect the standards of maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmospheric air. The standards for methane are : - maximum…
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…
The Law of the Republic of Belarus “On the Protection of Atmospheric Air” dated December 16, 2008 No. 2-З
This law refers to payments for the emissions of pollutants to the atmosphere, as required by tax legislation (Article 2). According to article 16, the standards of atmospheric air quality include: standards of maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmosphere…
Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Environmental Protection” No. 1982-XII of November 26, 1992 (as amended on December 29, 2020 No. 73-Z)
The Law establishes the legal basis for environmental protection in the Republic of Belarus. In order to reduce harmful impacts of economic and other human activities on the environment, these should use the best available methods and technologies to ensure compliance with…
(Massachusetts) 310 CMR 7.73 Reducing Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Distribution Mains and Services
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) introduced the Regulation 310 CMR 7.73 in 2017 setting company-specific aggregate emissions limits on gas operators that decline each year from 2018 to 2020. The regulation serves to encourage downstream…
(Alaska) Administrative Code (Chapter 25 - Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission)
The Alaska Administrative Code (AAC), in its Chapter 25, outlines provisions related to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates oil and gas development in Alaska. This includes requirements related to drilling permits, safety of procedures and equipment,…
(Iowa) Administrative Code 199.19: Service Supplied by Gas Utilities
This section of the Iowa Administrative Code requires good engineering practice throughout construction, installation, maintenance and operation to ensure continuity of service, quality of service, and safety of people and property as reasonably possible. Each gas utility must…
(Colorado) Executive Order D 2018-12: Orphan Well Program
Executive Order D 2018-12 formed the Orphaned Well Program (OWP) under the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). OWP’s mandate is to identify, prioritize, and address orphaned oil and gas wells, locations, and production facilities across Colorado. The order…
(Oregon) Revised Standard 757.539 and Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 860 Division 85
Oregon Revised Statute 757.539 mandated the Oregon Public Utility Commission to “establish a voluntary emission reduction program for the purposes of incentivising public utilities that furnish natural gas to invest in projects that reduce emissions and provide benefits to…
(Oregon) Administrative Rules Chapter 340 Division 215 (as amended in 2020)
The Department of Environmental Quality issued the Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 340 Division 215 in 2008, establishing the Oregon Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. These rules govern the collection of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information from the state’s…
(Massachusetts) Gas Leaks Act
This act applies to intrastate pipelines and gathering lines. While it does not specifically focus on emissions, the bill outlines a natural gas leak classification system and a priority repair system. There are three classifications of gas leaks described in the bill: -…
EPA Natural Gas STAR program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched its Natural Gas STAR program in 1993 to provide a framework for companies with U.S. oil and gas operations to implement methane reducing technologies and practices and document their voluntary emission reduction activities. In…
Environment Law No. 32/2009
Control over environmental pollution shall be supervised by the government (Ministry of Environment and Forestry) and regional governments. Businesses and activities with "substantial impact" on the environment, including exploitation of natural resources, are required to…
Deliberation of the Energy Regulation Commission of 20 January 2022, approving Storengy's investment program for 2022
Pursuant to Article L. 421-7-1 of the Energy Code (Code de l’Énergie), operators of underground natural gas storage facilities must submit annual investment programs to the Energy Regulation Commission (Commission de Régulation de l’Énergie) for approval. This aims to ensure…
Deliberation by the Energy Regulation Commission of 21 January 2021, approving GRTgaz's investment program for 2021
Pursuant to Article L. 134-3 et L. 431-6-II of the Energy Code, operators of natural gas transmission network must submit annual investment programs to the Energy Regulation Commission (Commission de Régulation de l’Énergie) for approval. This aims to ensures that the necessary…
Rules of the State Inspectorate of the Republic of Uzbekistan on supervision of safe work in industry, mining and the domestic sector
These rules establish general requirements for safe work in coal mines. They address risk management and pose requirements for the use of certain equipment, materials and technologies. Mine workers are to be provided with personal protective equipment and trained for labor…
Notice Further Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessments and Management of Coal Resource Development
This notice was issued by the Ministry of Ecology, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration. It establishes a policy framework to promote coordinated development of coal resources and environmental protection. The notice…
(Saskatchewan) Methane Action Plan
The plan is a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from venting and flaring activities in the upstream oil and gas industry. It combines flexible results-based regulations with 10 new complementary policies and programs to protect industrial…
Ministerial decree No. 48/2017 - Regulation for the issuance of environmental permits
The decree outlines the process for environmental permitting and pertaining project categories. Oil and gas undertakings fall under category A. For this category, operators must provide an environmental impact assessment. An environmental consultant must prepare the assessment…
Ministerial Decision No.20/2016 - Regulations for the Management of Climate Affairs
This regulation requires projects with significant greenhouse gas emissions to apply for and obtain a climate affairs permit. The law stipulates that this requirement applies to exploration and production of natural gas and oil among others. This permit is issued by the…
Royal Decree No. 8/2011 - Oil and Gas Law
The Oil and Gas Law sets out broad and general responsibilities for Oman’s hydrocarbon sector. It regulates all oil and gas production, transportation, and marketing. It states that the Sultanate of Oman owns all hydrocarbons and mineral resources existing in Oman. Entitlement…
(Saskatchewan) Directive PNG017: Measurement Requirements for Oil and Gas Operations
The directive contains the regulatory requirements for reporting from oil and gas operations in Saskatchewan. This mainly focuses on the measurement and metering of product. Continuous and intermittent flared and vent volumes at all oil or gas production or processing facilities…
(Saskatchewan) Directive PNG037: Emission Reduction Plans
The guideline sets out the requirements for the submission of a methane Emissions Reduction Plan by businesses with combined potential emissions greater than 50,000 tonnes of CO2e, as required in the 2019 Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations. It describes the required…
Hydrocarbons Law as Amended
Pursuant to this law, hydrocarbon deposits in the national territory, including the areas of the territorial sea, belong to the state and their exploitation shall be in line with sustainable development and the protection of the environment. This shall be the responsibility of…
(Alberta) Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation
The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation (TIER) requires regulated facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implements an emissions trading system. The regulation applies emissions reduction requirements to facilities which emit more than 100,000…
(Alberta) AER Directive 084: Requirements for Hydrocarbon Emission Controls and Gas Conservation in the Peace River Area (2018 updates)
This directive sets out requirements for addressing odours and emissions generated by heavy oil and bitumen operations in the Peace River area of Alberta.This directive applies to all AER-regulated wells and facilities associated with heavy oil and bitumen operations in the…
(Alberta) AER Manual 015: Estimating Methane Emissions
The AER uses two systems for reporting methane emissions: Petrinex ( https://www.petrinex.ca ) and OneStop ( https://www1.aer.ca/onestop/ ). The identifier for reporting volumes, masses, and inventories of equipment is the facility ID, which is assigned by Petrinex and used by…
(Alberta) AER Directive 036: Drilling Blowout Prevention Requirements and Procedures
This directive details the minimum equipment and procedure requirements that the licensee must follow when drilling wells in Alberta. While not focused on methane, the directive contains several provisions that relate to the control of this pollutant. For instance, Sec. 2…
(Alberta) Oil and Gas Conservation Rules
Outlines maximum rate limitations for production (MRL) as well as basic well rates (BWR) which is the lowest unpenalised production rate. Gives power to the directives of the Alberta Energy Regulator. Prohibits the production of gas without the establishment of a control well.…
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) (Annual Notice)
The Minister of the Environment publishes an annual notice pursuant to authority granted by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, requiring any operator of a facility above the reporting threshold (10,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent) to report the total quantity of the…
Regulation of the Organic Law of Gaseous Hydrocarbons
This regulation covers activities pertaining to the Ley Organica de Hidrocarburos Gaseosos, including non-associated gas production, processing, transportation, storage and use within Venezuela. The regulation stipulates that holders of permits must provide information required…