RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Draft Strategy for the Development and Exploration of Oil and Gas Resources of Russia’s Continental Shelf until 2020

The Draft Strategy on the Development and Exploration of Oil and Gas Resources was drafted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment with a view to steer the Russian Federation to a more sustainable energy future. In response to crucial issues of environmental protection and depletion of natural resources, the policy sets out broad strategic goals, including improving Russia’s presence on global hydrocarbon markets, ensuring the sustainable and robust development of the fuel and energy sector, strengthening regulatory frameworks for the use of shelf resources in the country, and facilitating industrial development through accelerated deployment of advanced technology. Despite national policies on environmentally sound exploration of natural resources have been pursued in a comprehensive and vigorous way, problems that Russia’s energy sector is confronting remain multiple and interconnected. ----- As global energy markets are teetering on the brink of downturn while the exploitation of Russian mineral base was relatively intense over several decades, the policy calls for redesigning conventional strategies on the development of mineral resources with due consideration of new challenges and uncertainties. The development of the offshore oil and gas sectors will bring numerous economic and social benefits, will contribute to strengthening energy security in the Russian Federation.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Law No. 2395-1 of 1992 on Subsoil (2021 Ed.)

The policy sets out principles for the use of subsoil resources and land management in the Russian Federation. Given existing environmental challenges, the Law elaborates on options for maintaining and enhancing sustainability of domestic mining industry. Challenges related to the development and exploration of Russia’s continental shelf are addressed specifically. Amendments were introduced to the Subsoil Law - the cornerstone of Russian mining legislation - endorsed by the Government of the Russian Soviet Federation Socialist Republic in 1992 by a number Federal Laws of the Russian Federation (see the list of amending documents below).

PAKISTAN: Policy for Development of Renewable Energy for Power Generation, 2006

Pakistan is blessed with abundance of renewable energy potential but so far this potential has not been harnessed except for large hydroelectric projects. The Ministry of Energy (formerly the Ministry of Water and Power ) has now prepared the first ever Renewable Energy Policy of Pakistan, which envisages mainstreaming of renewable energy in the development plans of the country. The policy comprises of three phases: short, medium and long term. The short term policy, which covers the period up to June 2008, lays down very liberal and attractive incentives to attract investment to put Pakistan on the renewable energy map of the world. Based on the experience gained under the short term, the policy for the next phases will be consolidated and elements of competition will be introduced.

SOLOMON ISLANDS: National Development Strategy 2011 to 2020 (Final Draft)

The National Development Strategy sets out a framework for Development Programmes in Solomon Islands and the basis for dialogue with Development Partners and stakeholders for support and implementation of the NDS priorities in the period 2011-2020. The Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2011‐2020 is intended to be a catalyst for development in the next 10 years in an effort to achieve the goals of Solomon Islands development agenda. Prepared with broad consultations and with regard to internationally accepted conditions for effectiveness, it is confidently expected that this National Development Strategy 2011-2020 will deliver "A United and Vibrant Solomon Islands". The National Development Strategy 2011 to 2020 was superseded by the National Development Strategy 2016 – 2035.

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan

The Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SI NIIP) was issued in 2013. It outlines the Solomon Islands’ priorities and plans for major economic infrastructure over the following five to 10 years. The plan focuses on strategic investments important to the future of the Solomon Islands. The SI NIIP was prepared through a consultative process involving a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, state owned enterprises (SOEs), development partners, civil society, and the private sector. It covers the following infrastructure sub-sectors:  Transport - Land  Transport - Aviation  Transport - Shipping  Water Supply and Sanitation  Solid Waste Management  Energy and Power  Telecommunications and Information Technology.

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Petroleum (Exploration) Act (Chapter 44) (1996 Ed.)

The Petroleum (Exploration) Act was issued in 1996. It provides for the exploration of petroleum existing in its natural state in strata in Solomon Islands and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Petroleum Act (Chapter 81) (1996 Ed.)

The Petroleum Act was issued in 1996 and relates to the carriage and storage of petroleum. The Act entails as well Subsidiary Legislation including the Petroleum Rules.

PAKISTAN: Policy for New Private Independent Power Projects, 1998

It is the intention of the Government of Pakistan (GOP) to move towards the creation of a competitive power market in Pakistan. It proposes to do so by restructuring and privatizing the existing thermal power generation, the power transmission and distribution functions and assets of existing public sector utilities (WAPDA/KESC), by the creation of a fully autonomous regulatory authority, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), and through its future IPP policy.

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Electricity Act (Chapter 128) (1996 Ed.)

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, for the transfer of electrical installations to the Authority and for amendment of the law relating to electricity. The Act entails as well a section for Subsidiary Legislation which covers: the Electricity (Tariff) Regulations, the Electricity (Tariff) (Automatic Fuel Price Adjustment) Regulations, the Electricity (High Voltage) (Tariff) (Noro) Order, the Electricity (Exemptions) Orders, the Electricity Regulations.

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Environment Act 1998 (Act No. 8 of 1998)

The Environment Act 1998 provides for the protection and conservation of the environment; the establishment of the Environment and Conservation Division and the Environment Advisory Committee and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.