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Petroleum Act Chapter 62:01, Parliament Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago Dec 2007

Petroleum Act Chapter 62:01, Parliament Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago

Latin American Energy Policies

This is the most recent version of the Petroleum Act, which has been amended several times over. The provisions of this act cover private/public petroleum rights and licensing.


Decree No. 156-2007 - Forest, Protected Areas And Wildlife Law, Congreso Nacional De Honduras Dec 2007

Decree No. 156-2007 - Forest, Protected Areas And Wildlife Law, Congreso Nacional De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

Law establishes the rules for the management, protection, restoration, use, conservation and promotion of Forest, Protected Areas and Wildlife resources. Art. 146 talks about the incentives for the use of environmental services including hydroelectric power plants.


Law No. 18.195 - Agrofuels, Asamblea General De Uruguay Nov 2007

Law No. 18.195 - Agrofuels, Asamblea General De Uruguay

Latin American Energy Policies

Law has as goal the encouragement and regulation of the production, marketing and use of agrofuels, including biodiesel.


Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of Fiscal Incentives For The Promotion Of Renewable Energy In The Generation Of Electricity, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador Nov 2007

Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of Fiscal Incentives For The Promotion Of Renewable Energy In The Generation Of Electricity, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal of this Law is to promote investments in projects that use renewable energy sources such as hydraulic, geothermal, wind, solar and biomass.


Decree No. 397/007 - Substitutes Art. 1 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Oct 2007

Decree No. 397/007 - Substitutes Art. 1 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Substitutes Art. 1 of Decree No. 77/006. The execution of special contracts mentioned on Decree No. 77/006 will be done with energy providers who increase the production of electricity in the Country using wind, biomass or hydroelectric power plants. It adds other modifications to Decree No. 77/006.


Law No. 3254 - Natural Gas, Congreso De La Nación De Paraguay Sep 2007

Law No. 3254 - Natural Gas, Congreso De La Nación De Paraguay

Latin American Energy Policies

This law establishes the legal framework of the Natural Gas Industry, and is applicable to chain activities related to transportation, distribution of natural gas or other fuel gas networks, import, transit and export, storage, marketing, and consumption.


Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of The Creation Of The National Energy Council, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador Aug 2007

Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of The Creation Of The National Energy Council, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal for the creation of this Council is to establish strategic policies that promote the efficient development of the energy industry. Article 3 states that the Council will promote the rational use of energy and perform all necessary actions for the development and expansion of renewable energy sources; considering the policies for the protection of the environment.


Idb, Iica, Oas, And Government Of Guyana To Promote Renewable Energy Projects In The Caribbean, Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture Aug 2007

Idb, Iica, Oas, And Government Of Guyana To Promote Renewable Energy Projects In The Caribbean, Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture

Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports

Under this memorandum of understanding, the parties (Inter-American Development Bank, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Organization of American States, Government of Guyana) agree to: explore ways in which sustainable energy and biofuels projects can be promoted and financed in the Caribbean; seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and private investments on renewable energy, energy efficiency and bioenergy; develop an agro-energy strategy to be used by CARICOM member states; and help CARICOM member states access the biofuel world markets.


Law No. 627 - Law Of Reforms And Additions To Law No. 554, "Energy Stability Law", La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua Jun 2007

Law No. 627 - Law Of Reforms And Additions To Law No. 554, "Energy Stability Law", La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua

Latin American Energy Policies

This law provides modifications to Law 554, which declared an energy crisis in the country due to high oil prices.


Decree No. 264-07- Promotion Of Natural Gas, Presidente De La República Dominicana May 2007

Decree No. 264-07- Promotion Of Natural Gas, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree declares a national interest in the use of natural gas. It promotes the use of natural gas as an alternative to liquid fuels.


Resolution No. 235 - Biodiesel, Ministerio De Industria Y Comercio, Paraguay Apr 2007

Resolution No. 235 - Biodiesel, Ministerio De Industria Y Comercio, Paraguay

Latin American Energy Policies

This resolution establishes a mandatory biodiesel blend in diesel oil (1% to December 31, 2007; 3% in 2008; and 5% in 2009).


Law No. 24.804 - National Law Of Nuclear Activity, El Senado Y Cámara De Diputados De La Nación Argentina Apr 2007

Law No. 24.804 - National Law Of Nuclear Activity, El Senado Y Cámara De Diputados De La Nación Argentina

Latin American Energy Policies

This law states that the government will set policy related to nuclear material and will exercise the functions of research and development, regulation and control, with respect to nuclear materials, through the National Atomic Energy Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


Policy For The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Environment And Natural Resources, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Mar 2007

Policy For The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Environment And Natural Resources, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales

Latin American Energy Policies

Outlines the policy that government, civil and private organizations and internationational communities must follow related to the environment in order to effectively contribute to the sustainable development of Guatemala in the next 20 years.