New initiative on permanent emissions storage through carbon capture and utilisation under the EU ETS Directive
ATTN: ALL FULL MEMBERS
ALL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dear Members,
the Commission has published a new initiative on permanent emissions storage through carbon capture and utilisation under the EU ETS Directive.
The draft delegated regulation will set the conditions under which GHG emissions under the EU ETS can be considered permanently chemically bound in a product, ensuring they do not enter the atmosphere under normal use and end-of-life activities. This draft delegated act does not directly cover maritime.
Products considered to permanently chemically bind greenhouse gases are Mineral carbonates used in the following construction products:
(a) carbonated aggregates used unbound or bound in mineral based construction products;
(b) carbonated cement constituents used in concrete or other cement-based products;
(c) carbonated concrete, including blocks, pavers or aerated concrete;
(d) carbonated bricks or tiles.
- The draft delegated regulation and Annex are attached.
Members may wish to provide feedback to the consultation, which will be open until July 16th (midnight Brussels time).
- The link to the consultation is available here.
I remain at your disposal in case of any questions.
Kind regards
Emmanuel Vergetis
