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Law No. 554 - Energy Stability Law, La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua Sep 2005

Law No. 554 - Energy Stability Law, La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua

Latin American Energy Policies

This law declares an energy crisis in the country due to high oil prices. It adopts measures in the hydrocarbon, electricity and transportation sectors in order to alleviate this crisis and to ensure the power supply to the general public. It declares a priority that the government seek international funding to invest in developing power generation projects using renewable energy. Lastly, it creates the Investment Fund for Energy Development and the Energy Crisis Fund.


Law No. 32868 - Water Use, El Ministerio Del Ambiente Y Energía, Costa Rica Aug 2005

Law No. 32868 - Water Use, El Ministerio Del Ambiente Y Energía, Costa Rica

Latin American Energy Policies

This law outlines how water use is to be regulated and the fees for said useage. Article VI promotes and encourages clean energy production from the use of renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric projects.


Law No. 3152 - Sources For The Generation Of Alternative Energy In The Pando Department, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia Aug 2005

Law No. 3152 - Sources For The Generation Of Alternative Energy In The Pando Department, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia

Latin American Energy Policies

Declares as national priority the development of sources for the generation of altenative energy in the Pando Department.


Collaboration Agreement Between The Ministry Of Environment And Natural Resources Of The Republic Of Guatemala And The Solar Foundation, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y La Fundación Solar Jun 2005

Collaboration Agreement Between The Ministry Of Environment And Natural Resources Of The Republic Of Guatemala And The Solar Foundation, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y La Fundación Solar

Latin American Energy Policies

The Agreement outlines that these two organizations will collaborate mutually to contact financial agencies interested in projects involving renewable energy, climatic change, drought, environmental services, rural development and the creation of policies on water, energy, climate change, education programs and research for the reduction of poverty in Guatemala.


Decree No. 5.448 - Regulates Law No. 11.097, Presidente Da República Federativa Do Brasil May 2005

Decree No. 5.448 - Regulates Law No. 11.097, Presidente Da República Federativa Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

Authorizes the addition of 2% in volume of biodiesel to fossil diesel to be marketed for consumers. It also indicates in which cases will the volume be higher than 2%. These activities will be regulated by ANP.


Law No. 3058 - Hydrocarbons Law, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia May 2005

Law No. 3058 - Hydrocarbons Law, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia

Latin American Energy Policies

Updates the fundamental principles, norms and procedures that rule the hydrocarbon sector in Bolivia according to the Referendum held on 2004.


Decree No. 013-2005-Em - Rules Of Procedure For The Law For The Promotion Of The Biofuel Market, Presidente De La Republica Del Perú Mar 2005

Decree No. 013-2005-Em - Rules Of Procedure For The Law For The Promotion Of The Biofuel Market, Presidente De La Republica Del Perú

Latin American Energy Policies

Promotes the investments for the production and marketing of biofuels, disseminating the economic, social and environmental advantages of their use.


Law No. 11.097 - Introduction Of Biodiesel In The Brazilian Energy Mix, Congresso Nacional Do Brasil Jan 2005

Law No. 11.097 - Introduction Of Biodiesel In The Brazilian Energy Mix, Congresso Nacional Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the biodiesel percentage to be added to diesel. Regulates the production and commercialization of biodiesel.


Resolution No. 4/2005 - Creates The Environmental Regulation And Nuclear Safety Office, Ministerio De Ciencia, Tecnología Y Medio Ambiente Jan 2005

Resolution No. 4/2005 - Creates The Environmental Regulation And Nuclear Safety Office, Ministerio De Ciencia, Tecnología Y Medio Ambiente

Latin American Energy Policies

The Environmental Regulation and Nuclear Safety Office is in charge of granting, modifying, renewing and revoking licenses and registering institutions that develop nuclear projects.


Decree No. 5.051/05 - Regulates Law No. 2501 Which Expands The Social Rate Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República De Paraguay Jan 2005

Decree No. 5.051/05 - Regulates Law No. 2501 Which Expands The Social Rate Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República De Paraguay

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree determines the administrative procedures for the implementation of Law 2501, and notes that the beneficiaries of the social rate of electricity will be the low-income users.


Law 939 Of 2004 - Biofuels, Congreso De Colombia Dec 2004

Law 939 Of 2004 - Biofuels, Congreso De Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

Creates the provisions to stimulate biofuel production and marketing of for its use in diesel engines.


Anp Resolution No. 42 - Biodiesel, Diretor-Geral Da Agência Nacional Do Petróleo - Anp Nov 2004

Anp Resolution No. 42 - Biodiesel, Diretor-Geral Da Agência Nacional Do Petróleo - Anp

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the specifications of biodiesel, which will be added to diesel in a 2% portion of the volume and will be marketed by all the authorized agents in the Country.


Interinstitutional Collaborative Partnership Between The Ministry Of Energy And Mines, The Ministry Of Envirnoment And Natural Resources And The National Council Of Protected Areas, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y Consejo Nacional De Areas Protegidas Jul 2004

Interinstitutional Collaborative Partnership Between The Ministry Of Energy And Mines, The Ministry Of Envirnoment And Natural Resources And The National Council Of Protected Areas, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y Consejo Nacional De Areas Protegidas

Latin American Energy Policies

One of the main purposes of this partnership is the coordination and implementation of actions that promote the conservation of the renewable natural resources of Guatemala, mantaining the ecologic balance and quality of the environment.


Law No. 28054 - Law For The Promotion Of The Biofuel Market, Presidente De La Republica Del Perú Aug 2003

Law No. 28054 - Law For The Promotion Of The Biofuel Market, Presidente De La Republica Del Perú

Latin American Energy Policies

This Law establishes the general guidelines for the promotion of the development of the biofuel market with the goal of diversifying the fuel market, promoting the agricultural and agroindustrial development, creating jobs and reducing the pollution of the environment.


Decision 563 - Codification Of The Andean Subregional Integration Agreement, La Comisión De La Comunidad Andina Jun 2003

Decision 563 - Codification Of The Andean Subregional Integration Agreement, La Comisión De La Comunidad Andina

Latin American Energy Policies

This agreement aims to promote balanced and harmonious development of Member Countries under equitable conditions through integration and economic and social cooperation, accelerate growth and employment generation, facilitate their participation in the process of regional integration with a view to the gradual formation of a Latin American common market. Article 73 discusses the export and consumption of nuclear energy.


First Additional Protocol To The Agreement On Economic Complementation Between The Government Of The United States Of Mexico And The Government Of The Republic Of Guatemala In The Subject Of Trade And Transportation Of Natural Gas, Signed On December 7, 1999 - Protocol Of Adherence Of The Government Of The Republic Of El Salvador, Ministerio De Economía De El Salvador Jun 2003

First Additional Protocol To The Agreement On Economic Complementation Between The Government Of The United States Of Mexico And The Government Of The Republic Of Guatemala In The Subject Of Trade And Transportation Of Natural Gas, Signed On December 7, 1999 - Protocol Of Adherence Of The Government Of The Republic Of El Salvador, Ministerio De Economía De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The Republic of El Salvador assumes all the obligations and commitments derived from the agreement of economic complementation between the United States of Mexico and the government of the Republic of Guatemala in the subject of Trade and Transportation of natural gas; at the same time it acquires the rights it bestows its participants.


Decree 306-03 - Ratifies And Amends The Regulation Of The General Electricity Law Contained In The Decree No. 555-02, Presidente De La República Dominicana Apr 2003

Decree 306-03 - Ratifies And Amends The Regulation Of The General Electricity Law Contained In The Decree No. 555-02, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree ratifies the full force of the Regulation of the General Electricity Law contained in Decree No. 555-02 dated July 19, 2002 and amended by Decree 749-02 of September 19, 2002. The amendments are listed within this decree.


Law Of Energy For The Countryside, Cámara De Diputados Del Honorable Congreso De La Unión, México Dec 2002

Law Of Energy For The Countryside, Cámara De Diputados Del Honorable Congreso De La Unión, México

Latin American Energy Policies

This law aims to stimulate rural development and provides the framework for energy production and consumption in such areas.


Decree No. 4.541 - Regulates Law No. 10.438, Presidente Da República Federativa Do Brasil Dec 2002

Decree No. 4.541 - Regulates Law No. 10.438, Presidente Da República Federativa Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

States the sources of the money that will be used to develop the alternative energy projects in Brazil.


Law No. 272 - Electric Power, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico Dec 2002

Law No. 272 - Electric Power, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico

Latin American Energy Policies

This law provides amendments to the "Law of Electric Power Authority of Puerto Rico" in order to establish a maximum term of one hundred twenty days from the issuance of bills for electricity consumption to notify customers of errors in the calculation of the charges.'"


Agreement No. Ag-110-2002 - Development Of Hydroelectric Plants, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas Jul 2002

Agreement No. Ag-110-2002 - Development Of Hydroelectric Plants, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Contains the Manual of Procedures to authorize requests for the instalation of hydroelectric power plants, as well as for the transportation services, final distribution of electricity, and temporary authorizations among others.


Law No. 10.438 - Creates The Incentives Program For Alternative Sources Of Electricity (Proinfa), Congresso Nacional Do Brasil Apr 2002

Law No. 10.438 - Creates The Incentives Program For Alternative Sources Of Electricity (Proinfa), Congresso Nacional Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

Proinfa's goal is to increase the participation of Independent and Autonomous Electricity Producers based on wind, small hydroelectric power plants and biomass sources in the Interlinked National Electric System.


Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Belize, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Belice Oct 2000

Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Belize, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Belice

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to Belize.


Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And El Salvador, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De El Salvador Oct 2000

Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And El Salvador, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to El Salvador.


Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Costa Rica, Los Gobiernos De La República Bolivariana De Venezuela Y De La República De Costa Rica Oct 2000

Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Costa Rica, Los Gobiernos De La República Bolivariana De Venezuela Y De La República De Costa Rica

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to Costa Rica.


Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And The Dominican Republic, Los Gobiernos De La República Bolivariana De Venezuela Y De La República Dominicana Oct 2000

Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And The Dominican Republic, Los Gobiernos De La República Bolivariana De Venezuela Y De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to the Dominican Republic.


Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement - Between Venezuela And Jamaica, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Jamaica Oct 2000

Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement - Between Venezuela And Jamaica, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Jamaica

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to Jamaica.


Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Panama, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Panamá Oct 2000

Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Panama, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to Panama.


Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement - Between Venezuela And Honduras, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Honduras Oct 2000

Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement - Between Venezuela And Honduras, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to Honduras.


Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Guatemala, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Guatemala Oct 2000

Caracas Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Venezuela And Guatemala, Gobierno De La República De Venezuela Y Gobierno De La República De Guatemala

Latin American Energy Policies

Agreement for the export of oil and gas from Venezuela to Guatemala.