The federal entity ‘Rosatom State Nuclear Corporation’ is founded in pursuance of Art. IV, Federal Law №170 of 21 November 1995 “On the Use of Nuclear Energy”. The present policy envisages establishing a nuclear government corporation with a range of economic and policy functions and with jurisdiction over nuclear energy production, nuclear security, development and disposal of nuclear weapons. Under this framework, the state corporation carries out the following responsibilities: 1) develop national regulatory infrastructure and implement Russia’s nuclear security policy, 2) promote and reinforce the safety and security of radioactive sources; 3) control proliferation of nuclear weapons and implement activities with respect to state defense order (military-type nuclear installations); 4) strengthen national capacities for technological advancement of the nuclear sector. --- The Corporation – within the scope of its authority – ensures that Russia’s obligations arising from international nuclear treaties are fulfilled. In compliance with the Federal Law № 101 “On International Treaties of the Russian Federation”, the Corporation concludes international treaties on cross-sectoral issues (Art. 14).

The Petroleum Act makes provision relating to the exploration and exploitation of petroleum resources and for the purposes connected therewith. It is composed of 15 parts: 1. Preliminary part; 2. Exploration Licences; 3. Production Licences; 4. Pipeline Licences; 5. Damage and Compensation; 6. Registration of Instruments; 7. General; 8. Records and Accounts; 9. Entry Onto Lands; 10. Restrictions; 11. Local Refining; 12. Miscellaneous; 13. Offences and Penalties; 14. Regulations; 15. Repeal and Saving.

The Electricity Act establishes the Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA). It provides for the transfer of electrical installations to the Authority and for amendment of the legislation relating to the generation, supply and use of electricity. In particular, it addresses the creation of the FEA; transfers to the Authority of the Governments undertakings; licensed undertakings; acquisition of property; regulations and miscellaneous. Also it defines the rules for determining price of energy and the rules for determining authorised charges for use of supply lines. Finally, it entails a subsidiary legislation: Electricity Regulations.

The Committee for State Power Supervision is an independent national regulatory body established under the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies to perform administrative and regulatory duties with respect to Kazakhstan’s energy sector. The agency is instituted under the present decree and operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presidential acts, and other relevant regulatory documents. The agency plays an important role in pursuing Kazakhstan’s energy strategy through strengthening existing regulatory frameworks for national power sector development.

With ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, climate change mitigation issues become entrenched in national development paradigm. Commitments assumed by the country target internationally agreed climate change mitigation goals, due consideration is given to achievement of national economic and social development objectives. Emission reduction pledges made by the Russian Federation encompass economy-wide targets under the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol. Measures will be employed to fulfill obligations under the Kyoto Protocol within the timeframe of 2008 – 2012. Further negotiations on carbon emissions commitments shall be carried out upon its completion in 2012.

Mainstreaming climate change mitigation as an element of national development strategy is the issue given particular consideration by the present policy document. In response to existing environmental challenges, the Republic of Kazakhstan reiterates its commitments to pursuing environmentally responsible track. With ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC, Kazakhstan mandates itself to reduce carbon emissions through implementation of a comprehensive set of measures to fulfill obligations ensuing from the international treaty. National efforts target “stabilization of the greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system”. Given the pervasive and irreversible impacts of the energy sector on ecosystems and human health, the policy stresses the need for accelerating environmental, particularly carbon capture technologies. The focus is made on the following areas of action: improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable agriculture, accelerating clean technologies, supporting a competitive environment on energy markets, and scaling up renewable energy projects. Commitments are made for the ongoing work under the Convention on related matters, tangible benefits of adherence to the treaty are demonstrated.

Over the past several decades, a complex array of industrial policies, investment incentives and regulatory control measures was vigorously pursued by the Republic of Kazakhstan. Policies were endorsed by Kazakhstan's Government to stimulate overall economic growth and increase competitiveness. In this context, the regulatory measures addressed structural changes that ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. Kazakhstan was expected to reach top 50 in the global competitiveness rankings. The present policy came into force in accordance with the Strategic Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2020 and the State Program on Forced Industrial and Innovative Development for 2010-2014. The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and other relevant regulatory bodies were tasked with implementation of the program. The Program focuses on fostering economic sustainability through implementation of a comprehensive set of measures for advancement of Kazakhstan’s power sector. An overall perspective is given on the current status and recent developments in the power sector in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Despite remarkable transformations observed over the past several decades, threats to energy security remain at the top of the policy agenda in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The policy analyzes these threats and outlines ways to resolve existing challenges. --- Sector-specific information is provided by articles. Cross-sectoral measures envisaged by the Program target accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, electricity market restructuring, power sector refurbishment and technological modernization, including advancement of the power generating capacities, and introduction of clean and more efficient coal technologies. The policy establishes a number of specific target indicators and introduces measures for meeting the established goals. --- The policy compiles information on climate change mitigation potentials, benefits, barriers and incentives. ---- An overview is provided on national energy regulatory frameworks, the program stresses the need to strengthen institutional capacities through introduction of best international practices. ---- Funds for program implementation will be allocated from the republican budget. Other sources of funding include budgets of state-owned companies, industrial enterprises and organizations.

The E2 Singapore is a report to provide for current and future measures related to carbon emissions and to improve energy use. The report outlines the following content: 1. The Energy Efficiency Revolution; 2. Climate Change and what we can do; 3. Energy Efficiency in Singapore; 4. Efficient Power Generation; 5. Higher Energy Productivity; 6. Efficiency on the Move; 7. Energy Smart Buildings; 8. Saving Energy at Home; 9. Spreading the Word; 10. Some Bright Ideas; 11. Powering Ahead; 12. What are your thoughts?

This document outlines changes in the gas import policy; more specifically regulations around PNG import.

This document outlines the enhancements made to the regulatory framework for intermittent generation sources including; the Streamline of existing commissioning procedure for solar PV installations and a review and update of the existing technical requirements for solar PV installations, to ensure the safety and quality of electricity supply.---Note: Energy Market Authority (“EMA”); Contestable Consumers (“CCs”); Intermittent Generation Threshold (“IGT”); Intermittent Generation Limit (“IGL”).