MALAYSIA: Gas Supply (Amendment) Act 2016 (Act No. A1515 of 2016)

Gas Supply (Amendment) Act 2016 (Act No. A1515 of 2016) to provide for the licensing of the supply of gas to consumers through pipelines and related matters, the supply of gas at reasonable prices, the control of gas supply pipelines, installations and appliances with respect to matters relating to safety of persons and for purposes connected therewith. This Act to amend the Gas Supply Act 1993.

MALAYSIA: Energy Commission Act 2001 (Act No. 610 of 2001) (2011 Ed.)

The Energy Commission Act 2001 (as at 1 December 2011) is to provide for the establishment of the Energy Commission with powers to regulate the energy supply activities in Malaysia, and to enforce the energy supply laws, and for matters connected therewith.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: General Scheme for the Development of Oil Industry until 2020 (Ministry of Energy Decree No. 212 of 2011)

Present document sets out priorities for the development of oil industry in the Russian Federation renewing focus on environmental sustainability of the national energy sector. In the context of new challenges and energy market uncertainties, the policy concentrates on factors restraining the development of Russian oil industry. An excessive emphasis is placed on infrastructure development needs. The Scheme was adopted pursuant to the Order of the Energy Ministry of the Russian Federation N 212 dated 6 June 2011.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: General Scheme for the Development of Gas Industry until 2030 (Ministry of Energy Order No. 213 of 2011)

General Scheme for the Development of Gas Industry in the Russian Federation is a strategic policy document identifying tools and mechanisms for nurturing sustainability and improving competitiveness of the national energy sector. Focusing on gas market fragilities and existing sectoral weaknesses, the policy elaborates on options to promote innovative development, seeks to ensure that sufficient resources will be made available to support the reformation of national gas sector. Stressing the need for the development of regional connectivity solutions, the document aims to ensure that Russia’s obligations arising from international agreements on gas supply are met. It is stressed that in order to best-fit to the rapidly changing energy market conditions, national regulatory frameworks will be continuously adjusted to the evolving external environment.

MALAYSIA: Incentives for Third Party Distributors

The Budget 2011 has extended incentives to grant exemptions of import duty and/or sales tax as appropriate, to Registered Third Party Distributors (TPDs) as well as manufacturers of the relevant products.

MALAYSIA: Incentives for End-Users

The Incentives for End-Users refer to the possibility for Companies generating energy from renewable sources to apply for incentives.

MALAYSIA: Renewable Energy (Recovery of Money by Distribution Licensee) Rules 2011

These Rules address: Citation and commencement; Claim for recovery of moneys from Renewable Energy Fund; Authority to verify claim; Overstatement of claim; Discovery of overstatement of claim by distribution licensee; Overstatement of claim by distribution licensee intentionally; Discovery of overstatement of claim by distribution licensee; Payment of claim; Refund of overpayment; Payment of shortfall; Displaced cost.