SAMOA: Energy Management Act 2020 (Act No. 17 of 2020)

The Energy Management Act 2020 (Act No. 17 of 2020) to provide for a coherent institutional, regulatory and policy framework for the energy sector, including the repeal of the Energy Efficiency Act 2017, Oil Fuel Supply Act 1974, Petroleum Act 1984 and other related purposes.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: National Climate Compatible Development Management Policy

The National Climate Compatible Development Management Policy aims to build a climate resilient and carbon neutral pathway for climate compatible development in Papua New Guinea. The Policy is to address the following gaps: a) Rapid increase in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, floods, landslides and malaria, and their knock-on social economic effects in recent years; b) Increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from all economic sectors in particular the land-use, land-use change and forestry sector, despite the fact the country can reduce these emissions through more sustainable forestry and agricultural practices; c) Significant challenges to human development and service delivery, especially in rural areas, where our rich cultural, biological and environmental resources are under threat as never before; and d) Lack of effective dissemination and utilisation of “clean” technology and “adaptive” standards; and poor coordination of climate-related policies, which hamper sustainable development.

PALAU: Act No. 9-54 of 2016 establishing Palau Energy Administration Regulatory Authority (Palau Energy Act)

The Act No. 9-54 of 2016 establishing Palau Energy Administration Regulatory Authority (Palau Energy Act) aims to amend Title 37 of the Palau National Code to establish an Energy Administration and provide regulatory framework for the energy sector, and for the related purposes.

PALAU: Regulations for the Development of Renewable Energy Facilities by Independent Power Producers

The Regulations for the Development of Renewable Energy Facilities by Independent Power Producers are promulgated to stipulate: 1.1. How the Palau Energy Administration (PEA) will review applications by the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) to enter major business negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for the development of renewable energy facilities. 1.2. How PEA will evaluate applications by PPUC for unsolicited proposals for the development of renewable energy facilities connected to PPUC's network by IPPs. 1.3. Licensing requirements applying to IPPs. 1.4. The processes for soliciting renewable energy from IPPs through a formal tender procedure. 1.5. How PEA will review a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to be signed between PPUC and an IPP.

NEW ZEALAND: Green Paper: A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand

The Green Paper: A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand is a discussion paper released for a consultation with stakeholders about the scope of New Zealand’s hydrogen potential to frame discussions for a national strategy. The Paper is to signal the opportunity that hydrogen can bring to New Zealand and frame discussions for a national strategy. The green paper asked 27 questions about the challenges and opportunities, and the Government’s role, in nine key areas: Hydrogen production, Hydrogen electricity nexus, Hydrogen for mobility, Hydrogen for industrial processes, Hydrogen for seasonal power generation, Decarbonisation of our gas, Hydrogen for export, Innovation expands job opportunities, Transitioning the job market.

NEW ZEALAND: Petroleum Programme (Minerals Programme for Petroleum 2013)

The Petroleum Programme (Minerals Programme for Petroleum 2013) issued by the Minerals Programme for Petroleum 2013 Order (No 2) 2013 to come into force on 24 May 2013 pursuant to clause 3(7) of Schedule 1 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991.