FIJI: Petroleum Act (Chapter 190)

An Act relating to the carriage and storage of petroleum. In particular, it addresses import and export specifications, storage, licensing and penalties. It regulates the storage and carriage of petroleum products in Fiji.

FIJI: Land Transport Act 1998

This Act is aimed to establish the Land Transport Authority, to regulate the registration and use of vehicles, the liciensing of drivers of vehicles and the enforcement of traffic laws. It also addresses environmental concerns related to vehicles standards. In particular, it is stated that the Minister, after consultation with the Authority, may make regulations necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Act and to prescribe environmental standards to be met by vehicles.

FIJI: Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All): Rapid Assessment and Gap Analysis

The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All): Rapid Assessment and Gap Analysis report lays out Fiji’s targets and requirements for achieving sustainable energy for all Fijians. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the overall energy situation in Fiji and subsequently identified the key gaps and support needed for achieving the three intertwined objectives of SE4All: i. ensure universal access to modern energy services; ii. double the global rate of improvements in energy efficiency; iii. double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. The Government’s aim to provide all Fijians with access to modern energy services which are also affordable, clean and reliable is well supported by the SE4All initiative which provides further impetus to the ‘Green Growth’ development model pursued by the nation. Therefore, this SE4All report is reflective of Fiji’s efforts towards realizing the United Nation’s vision of ‘Sustainable Energy for All’.

FIJI: Fiji Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA)

This Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) identifies key actions to mobilise resources and offers guidance for fine-tuning Fiji’s future renewable energy policy. The Report addresses the following aspects: I. Country Background: Economy and Energy; Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA); Process in Fiji; II Energy Sector and Renewable Energy; Fiji’s Key Energy Challenges; Final Energy Consumption; Energy Demand Outlook; Energy Supply; Supply of Electric Power; Renewable Electricity; III Enabling Environment for Renewable Energy Development; Fiji’s Renewable Energy Targets; Power Sector Development Plan; Enablers for Investments in Renewable Energy; Financing and Investment; IV Opportunities for Development of Renewable Energy; V Recommendations.

FIJI: Review of the Fiji National Energy Policy - Strategic Action Plan

This Strategic Action Plan sets out the key actions for the period 2013 to 2020 that are required by different stakeholders to implement the new National Energy Policy 2013. The plan is applicable to all stakeholders in the energy sector, although most actions are led by the Department of Energy (DoE), as the public sector institution with primary responsibility for planning and policy development. The Strategic Action Plan will be reviewed and updated on a yearly basis. The Policy Areas that the Plan addresses are as follows: Policy area I. Governance and institutional arrangements; Policy area II. Grid-based power supply; Policy area III. Rural electrification; Policy area IV. Renewable energy; Policy area V. Transport; Policy area VI. Petroleum and biofuels; Policy area VII. Energy efficiency.

FIJI: Review of the Fiji National Energy Policy - Legislative Gap Analysis

This Report is part of the National Energy Policy review and supplements the draft National Energy Policy (NEP) document and Strategic Action Plan (SAP). The purpose of this legislative gap analysis is to identify what new legislation is needed and which existing legislation needs to be amended to assist effective implementation of the NEP. It is structured as follows: 1. Review of legislation 2. Analysis of legislative gaps 3. Recommended legislative changes. It includes recommended initial changes to implement the NEP (National Energy Policy):  Issue a new Cabinet Decision or Decree to establish the NECC and empower DoE; Revise the Electricity Act; Enact new secondary legislation/regulations; Change existing policy documents and regulations. In the long term it recommends the preparation of a comprehensive Energy Act.

VIET NAM: Decision of the Prime Minister No. 1208/QD-TTg of 2011 on National Master Plan for Power Development in the 2011-2020 Period, with Considerations to 2030 (Power Master Plan VII)

A Decision to approve the National Master Plan for power development for the 2011 – 2020 period with the vision to 2030 (referred to as power master plan VII) with the following contents: 1. Development perspectives; 2. Objectives; 3. The national master plan for power development; 4. Solutions to master plan implementation. The Decision also addresses the mission of the ministries, localities and the relevant agencies.

INDIA: Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012–2017) Economic Sectors Volume II

The Twelfth Plan relies on an extensive range of government programmes, which cover a wide variety of sectors, to help achieve the inclusive and sustainable growth. These include health, education, drinking water and sanitation, provision of critical infrastructure in rural and urban areas, programmes of livelihood support for the weaker sections and disadvantaged sections of our population. The broad vision of the plan is to achieve a ‘Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth’. The Plan document outlines an ambitious agenda for policy change. As for energy this includes policies related to energy pricing, energy efficiency and technology and greater involvement of the private sector in exploration and development of primary energy sources. The Volume 2 is structured as follows: 12. Agriculture; 13. Industry; 14. Energy; 15. Transport; 16. Communication; 17. Rural Development; 18. Urban Development; 19. Other Priority Sectors.

INDIA: Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012–2017): Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Volume I

The Twelfth Plan relies on an extensive range of government programmes, which cover a wide variety of sectors, to help achieve the inclusive and sustainable growth. These include health, education, drinking water and sanitation, provision of critical infrastructure in rural and urban areas, programmes of livelihood support for the weaker sections and disadvantaged sections of our population. The broad vision of the plan is to achieve a ‘Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth’. The Plan document outlines an ambitious agenda for policy change. As for energy this includes policies related to energy pricing, energy efficiency and technology and greater involvement of the private sector in exploration and development of primary energy sources. The Volume 1 is structured as follows: 1 Overview; 2. Macroeconomic Framework; 3. Financing the Plan; 4. Sustainable Development; 5. Water; 6. Land Issues; 7. Environment, Forestry and Wildlife; 8. Science and Technology; 9. Innovation; 10. Governance; 11. Regional Equality.