Tag oil and gas industry bill

Here is a list of notable bills related to the oil and gas industry:

United States

  1. Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58): This law aimed to promote energy independence and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing domestic energy production, improving energy efficiency, and promoting alternative energy sources.
  2. Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 2008 (Public Law 110-351): This law allowed for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the United States.
  3. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140): This law aimed to reduce the United States' dependence on foreign oil by increasing domestic energy production, improving energy efficiency, and promoting alternative energy sources.
  4. Natural Gas Act of 1938 (Public Law 75-688): This law regulates the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce and sets standards for the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines.
  5. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-380): This law aimed to reduce the risk of oil spills and improve response and cleanup efforts in the event of a spill.

Canada

  1. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (S.C. 2012, c. 19): This law requires the federal government to conduct environmental assessments of projects that may have significant environmental impacts, including those related to oil and gas development.
  2. National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7): This law regulates the construction and operation of pipelines, including those used to transport oil and natural gas.
  3. Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-2): This law regulates the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas in Alberta, Canada.

European Union

  1. EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) (Directive 2003/87/EC): This law establishes a cap-and-trade system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources, including those in the oil and gas sector.
  2. Energy Union Framework Strategy (COM(2015) 080 final): This strategy aims to create a more integrated and competitive energy market in the European Union, including by promoting the use of renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. Trans-European Networks (TEN-E) Policy (COM(2011) 641 final): This policy aims to promote the development of a comprehensive energy network in the European Union, including pipelines and other infrastructure for the transportation of oil and natural gas.

Australia

  1. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth): This law regulates the impact of oil and gas development on the environment and biodiversity in Australia.
  2. Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cth): This law regulates the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in Australian waters.
  3. National Energy Guarantee (2018): This policy aimed to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030, with a focus on the energy sector, including oil and gas.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other relevant bills and laws in each country.