Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/333/REV.1 |
S-IV§38 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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According to the authorities, there have been no major changes in the policy objectives set for the energy sector; Saudi Arabia continues diversifying the energy sources for domestic use from oil and petroleum towards gas and other renewable energies.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/333/REV.1 |
S-IV§50 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other price and market based measures |
Energy |
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(...) Prices of natural gas supplied to domestic users are regulated at 281 halalas/mmbtu ; the authorities note that the regulated price for natural gas is based on a combination of commercial reasons and environmental (flaring) concerns.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/333/REV.1 |
S-IV§56 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Energy |
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Saudi Arabia continues to promote the use of renewable energy for the electricity and desalination industries. For example, the ATLAS programme for monitoring and mapping renewable sources to enable potential users to quantify potential resources in specific locations; the ECRA has made regulatory provisions for the integration of electricity from renewable sources into the national system; and the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) aims to generate 9.5 GW from renewable energy by 2023.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/333/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.1 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table A2.1 Main trade-related legislation at end-2015
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Trade and environment - General Environment Regulations and Rules for Implementation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/333/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.2 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table A2.2 Dispute settlement cases with Saudi Arabia as a third party
Case description WTO document series
Canada — Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector WT/DS412
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Moldova — Measures Affecting the Importation and Internal Sale of Goods (Environmental Charge) WT/DS421
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India — Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules WT/DS456
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European Union — Anti-Dumping Measures on Biodiesel from Argentina WT/DS473
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Bio
Environment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/256 |
G-II§18 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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As part of the privatization of the water and waste water sector, the National Water Company (NWC) has been established as a Saudi joint stock company fully owned by the government (namely the Public Investment Fund) to provide water and waste water services in accordance with the latest international standards by the concerted efforts of national cadres working together with certain international operators through foreign Public Private Partnership (PPP)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/256 |
G-IV§87-8 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2011 |
Sectors |
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Mining |
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Ma'aden was formed as a Saudi joint stock company and performs all of its actions with the utmost concern for human resources, health, safety, environmental and social issues; and is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and the environment and implements the legal regulations necessary to do so
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/256 |
G-V§126 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Saudi Arabia has undertaken a number of measures to implement the plan agreed upon by the leaders of the G20 in Washington on November 15, 2008 in an attempt to reduce the effect of the financial crisis and to ensure sustainable and balanced economic growth
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/256 |
G-VI§130 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In order to contribute to the future of sustainable energy, the Government of Saudi Arabia has established the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), contributing to a sustainable future for Saudi Arabia by developing complementary energy capacity that is substantial in size and supported by a world-class local industry, including building a new generation of sustainable power production capabilities that harness renewable and atomic energy to create a reliable, long-term supply of electricity
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Energy
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Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/256/REV.1 |
S-II§9; Table AII.1 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Under its Ninth Development Plan 2010-2014, Saudi Arabia's main policy objectives, inter alia, are to: accelerate its development in order to achieve increased and balanced economic growth throughout the country; create more employment opportunities for all Saudi nationals; improve living standards and quality of life; diversify the economy away from oil, while preserving the environment and its natural resources
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Environment
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Conservation
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