Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Netherlands 2014 [electronic resource] /
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Paris : IEA,
2014.
Since the last review in 2008, the Netherlands has attracted investment in oil and gas storage; coal, oil and gas import terminals; and efficient power plants. This additional capacity provides flexibility and energy security both in the Netherlands and across EU markets. However, the outlook for Europe’s second-largest producer of natural gas is challenging amid declining gas production and uncertain prospects for unconventional gas. Developing the remaining natural gas potential, the market integration and ensuring the security of supply and resilience of the energy infrastructure during the transition should be top priorities. The Netherlands stimulates energy efficiency and innovation in energy-intensive industries along the whole supply chain, notably in the Dutch refining, petrochemical and agriculture sectors, a practice that contributes to industrial competitiveness. Despite successful decoupling of greenhouse-gas emissions from economic growth between 1990 and 2012, however, the Netherlands remains one of the most fossil-fuel- and CO2-intensive economies among IEA countries. In September 2013, the Netherlands reached an agreement with key stakeholders on priority actions to support sustainable economic growth through 2020. In addition to implementing the agreement, the government must set the scene for a stable policy framework up to 2030, which is also crucial for renewable energies. The Netherlands has accelerated permit procedures for new energy infrastructure and is driving technology cost reduction with reformed renewable support. The country can benefit from further interconnections with neighbouring countries, as renewables become an integral part of wholesale and balancing electricity markets in the EU. This review analyses the energy policy challenges currently facing the Netherlands, and provides recommendations for each sector. It gives advice on implementing the Energy Agreement and how to leverage international opportunities from clean energy technologies. It is only available in PDF format.
1. Executive Summary and Key Recommendations 9 -Executive summary 9 -Shaping progress 11 -Key recommendations 14 PART I. POLICY ANALYSIS 15 2. Genergy Energy Policy 17 -Country overview 17 -Supply and demand 19 -Institutions 22 -Key policies 23 -Assessment 28 -Recommendations 30 3. Climate Change 31 -Overview 31 -GHG emissions, targets and projections 32 -CO2 emissions from fuel combustion 33 -Institutions 35 -Policies and measures 36 -Assessment 48 -Recommendations 50 4. Energy Efficiency 51 -Overview 51 -Institutions 53 -Policies and measures 54 -Assessment 62 -Recommendations 65 PART II. SECTOR ANALYSIS 67 5. Electricity 69 Supply and demand 69 -Institutions 74 -Market design and regulation 75 -Market structure 80 -Networks 81 -Network expansion and investment 86 -Retail market and prices 89 -Electricity security 92 -Assessment 100 -Recommendations 102 6. Renewable Energy 105 -Overview 105 -Renewable energy supply 105 -Institutions 107 -Policies and support schemes 108 -Assessment 114 -Recommendations 116 7. Nuclear Energy 119 -Overview 119 -Nuclear policy 120 -Institutions 121 -Nuclear safety 122 -Nuclear fuel cycle, radioactive waste and decommissioning 124 -Research and development, other nuclear infrastructure 126 -Assessment 126 -Recommendations 127 8. Natural Gas and Oil 129 -Overview 129 -Natural gas supply and demand 131 -Natural gas infrastructure 136 -Natural gas market structure and regulation 140 -Natural gas prices 145 -Security of gas supply 148 -Oil 150 -Oil market and infrastructure 153 -Oil prices and taxes 156 -Security of oil supply 157 -Assessment 159 -Recommendations 162 9. Coal 163 -Supply and demand 163 -Coal industry policy 165 -Assessment 167 -Recommendation 168 10. Energy Technology Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment&nbsp;169 -Overview 169 -Institutional framework 169 -Energy research policy, programmes and funding 170 -Evaluations 173 -Funding 174 -Projects and programmes 176 -International collaboration 177 -Private-sector participation 177 -Assessment 178 -Recommendations 180 PART III. ANNEXES 181 Annex A. Organisation of the review 183 Annex B. Energy balances and key statistical data 187 Annex C. International Energy Agency "Shared Goals" 193 Annex D. Glossary and list of abbreviations 195  
Since the last review in 2008, the Netherlands has attracted investment in oil and gas storage; coal, oil and gas import terminals; and efficient power plants. This additional capacity provides flexibility and energy security both in the Netherlands and across EU markets. However, the outlook for Europe’s second-largest producer of natural gas is challenging amid declining gas production and uncertain prospects for unconventional gas. Developing the remaining natural gas potential, the market integration and ensuring the security of supply and resilience of the energy infrastructure during the transition should be top priorities. The Netherlands stimulates energy efficiency and innovation in energy-intensive industries along the whole supply chain, notably in the Dutch refining, petrochemical and agriculture sectors, a practice that contributes to industrial competitiveness. Despite successful decoupling of greenhouse-gas emissions from economic growth between 1990 and 2012, however, the Netherlands remains one of the most fossil-fuel- and CO2-intensive economies among IEA countries. In September 2013, the Netherlands reached an agreement with key stakeholders on priority actions to support sustainable economic growth through 2020. In addition to implementing the agreement, the government must set the scene for a stable policy framework up to 2030, which is also crucial for renewable energies. The Netherlands has accelerated permit procedures for new energy infrastructure and is driving technology cost reduction with reformed renewable support. The country can benefit from further interconnections with neighbouring countries, as renewables become an integral part of wholesale and balancing electricity markets in the EU. This review analyses the energy policy challenges currently facing the Netherlands, and provides recommendations for each sector. It gives advice on implementing the Energy Agreement and how to leverage international opportunities from clean energy technologies. It is only available in PDF format.
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