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South Africa 2017 In force National
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Germany 2016 In force National
Global Initiative to Reduce Gas Flaring: “Zero Routine Flaring by 2030”
Germany 2015 In force International
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South Africa 2013 In force National
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South Africa 2005 In force National
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (As amended in 2008)
South Africa 2004 In force National
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Germany 1995 In force National
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Germany 1980 In force National

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