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MCERTS 2011 will focus on new industrial emissions directive

MCERTS 2011 is a specialist event dedicated to the legislation, standards, techniques and technologies associated with emissions monitoring and gas detection. This year's event will examine the implications of the new Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) which was published on 6th January 2011. Taking place at the Telford International Centre on 30th and 31st March, MCERTS 2011 will include a ...

Feb. 11, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

AppliTek Wins Mega Project in Sweden

Driven by the unique technology and worldwide references, AppliTek was awarded an important contract for the design, construction and installation of all new on-line analyzer systems needed for the safety and control of a chlorine production plant in Sweden. This project is driven by phasing out from amalgam (a Mercury alloy) to membrane type chlorine production. Currently the European ...

May 19, 2017

By AppliTek NV

EU ship emissions directive improves air quality in harbours

To reduce air pollution levels in harbours, EU Directive 2005/33/EC requires all anchored ships to use fuels with low sulphur content. A recent study of air quality in Mediterranean harbours shows that levels of sulphur dioxide have decreased significantly since the Directive was implemented in 2010. Ships are a major source of harmful air pollutants, such as sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen ...

Nov. 30, 2012

By European Commission, Environment DG

No new national emission ceilings directive until 2013

The European Commission has delayed revision of the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NECD) until 2013. The current Directive sets targets to 2010, and groups such as Environmental Protection UK have been pushing for immediate revisions to ensure that the process of emissions reduction didn't loose momentum. The NECD sets limits (in tonnes) on the total quantity of pollutants that each EU ...

Jan. 20, 2011

By Environmental Protection UK

EPA Announces Update Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Guidance Documents For Biofuels

On March 7, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the update of three greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory guidance documents. The documents have new emission factors and guidance on data estimation methods, with specific sections on waste and biomass derived fuels. The updated guidance documents are needed by organizations that must report GHG emissions to EPA and cover direct ...

Mar. 18, 2016

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Massive growth for air quality show

AQE 2013, the air quality and emissions show, has been heralded a phenomenal success by organisers, exhibitors, speakers and visitors. With air pollution concern running high, this event could not have been better timed, and succeeded in attracting three times the number of registered visitors than the previous event in 2011. The health effects of air pollution including the number of premature ...

Mar. 28, 2013

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

MCERTS 2011 – a remarkable success

Following the sudden closure of the Bretby Conference Centre, the organisers of MCERTS 2011 had to find a new home in time for this year's air emissions monitoring event. The International Centre at Telford was chosen as the new location and following some frantic re-organising, the MCERTS 2011 team was naturally delighted to receive unanimously favourable feedback from speakers, delegates and ...

May 19, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

Environment: European Commission urges Italy to address severe pollution issues at Europe`s biggest steel plant

The European Commission is taking further steps against Italy in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the ILVA steel plant in Taranto (hereafter "ILVA"), Europe's largest iron and steel works. Italy is failing to ensure that ILVA operates in conformity with EU legislation on industrial emissions, with potentially serious consequences for human health and the environment. The ...

Oct. 16, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

CTP and Scheuch receive major order from RHI AG for two large environmental projects

The environmental technology company CTP in Graz and the Scheuch GmbH in Aurolzmünster, located in Upper Austria, have won a major order in the amount of more than 5 million euro. This order comprises two integrated air pollution control systems with upstream dust collectors for two factories of RHI, the world market leader in refractories. As part of the implementation of the Industrial ...

Apr. 15, 2013

By CTP Chemisch Thermische Prozesstechnik GmbH / CTP Air Pollution Control GmbH

KfW Banking Group to handle sale of CO2 emission allowances

The German federal environment ministry has commissioned the KfW Banking Group with the sale of CO2 emission allowances, which will no longer be made available free of charge to energy utilities as of the beginning of the second trading period on 1 January 2008. From 2010 at the latest allowances will be auctioned. The allocation of emission allowances at no charge during the first trading ...

Dec. 28, 2007

By Federal Environment Ministry

European Commission launches public consultation on monitoring of aviation emissions

The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on guidelines for the monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions from civil aviation. Such guidelines are necessary to ensure that the requirements of the EU Emissions Trading Directive will be applied in a harmonised way to all aircraft operators when the aviation sector is brought into the EU Emissions Trading ...

Oct. 7, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Emissions trading improving, says new EEA report

The European Union is running the largest multi-country, multi-sector greenhouse gas Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) worldwide. A report presented by the European Environment Agency shows that the implementation of the ETS is improving. For the reporting year 2007, all Member States have delivered information on their experience in accordance with Article 21 of the Emissions Trading Directive. The ...

Mar. 13, 2008

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

EU states expect to exceed air pollutant limits

The European Environment Agency has confirmed that 11 EU countries expect to exceed their legal emissions ceiling for nitrogen oxides (NOx) in 2010, some by more than 40%. The EEA's annual status report reveals that several Member States, including Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom, expect to exceed their respective NOx ceilings by small margins (less than 5 %). However, France and Spain ...

Oct. 6, 2010

By Environmental Protection UK

Council adopts decision clarifying provisions on the timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances

The Council today adopted1 a decision amending the EU's emissions trading system directive (directive 2003/87/EC) by clarifying provisions on the timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances (PE-COS 114/13, 17307/13 ADD1). The adaptation by the Commission of the timetable of auctions will require a prior impact assessment of the risks of carbon leakage for particular industrial sectors. Such ...

Dec. 16, 2013

By EU Council of Ministers

European Commission takes Germany to Court over Access to Justice

The European Commission is taking Germany to Court over a loophole in its legislation on access to justice in environmental matters. Under EU legislation, Member States must ensure a legal review procedure for decisions taken in the context of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and the Industrial Emissions Directive. The Commission is concerned at apparent gaps in German legislation in ...

Oct. 17, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

MCERTS 2011 exhibition almost full

Organisers of major UK environmental monitoring event MCERTS 2011, which takes place on 6th & 7th April in Bretby, near Burton on Trent, have warned that exhibition space is almost fully booked with only a few stands remaining. MCERTS 2011 is the latest in a series of events that began in 2003, and will focus on the latest regulations, techniques, standards and technologies that relate to ...

Dec. 1, 2010

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

MCERTS 2011 exhibition almost full

Organisers of major UK environmental monitoring event MCERTS 2011, which takes place on 30th & 31st March 2011 in Telford, England, have warned that exhibition space is almost fully booked with only a few stands remaining. MCERTS 2011 is the latest in a series of events that began in 2003, and will focus on the latest regulations, techniques, standards and technologies that relate to ...

Feb. 11, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

Good on mercury and waste, bad on climate and enforcement: EEB assesses the Czech Presidency

EEB has released its assessment of the Czech Presidency, which it has done for each presidency since 1998, based on the Ten Green Tests it put before the Czech government when it took over from the French on 1st January. EEB views the six-month Presidency as a convenient period over which progress on the EU’s environment-related policy and legislation can be measured. “The Czech Presidency was ...

Jun. 26, 2009

By European Environmental Bureau

Commission takes Slovenia back to Court for failure to issue industrial permit for a major cement factory and asks for fines

The European Commission is referring Slovenia back to Court for its failure to license industrial installations that are operating without permits. Such permits should only be issued if a number of environmental criteria are met. In 2010 the Court ruled that Slovenia was failing in its obligation to ensure that all installations operate in line with EU rules on pollution prevention and control. ...

Feb. 26, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

Emissions trading: public consultation on future EU ETS auctioning rules launched

A public consultation on rules to govern the future auctioning of emission allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has been launched by consultants working for the European Commission. The consultation forms part of the Commission's preparation of a Regulation on auctioning of allowances with respect to the third and later trading periods. In accordance with the revision of the ...

Jun. 4, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

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