Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance.)

Type Implementing Regulation
Publication 2018-12-31
Last updated 2025-05-27
State In force
Department CLIMA, European Commission
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  • (b) the empirical correlation as specified for Tier 2b, where the operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the competent authority that the uncertainty of the empirical correlation does not exceed 1/3 of the uncertainty value to which the operator has to adhere with regard to the activity data determination of the relevant fuel or material.
3.2   Tiers for net calorific values

The tiers defined in section 2.2 of this Annex shall be used.

3.3   Tiers for biomass fraction

The tiers defined in section 2.4 of this Annex shall be used.

3.4   Tiers for RFNBO or RCF fraction or synthetic low-carbon fraction

The tiers defined in Section 2.5 of this Annex shall be used.

4. DEFINITION OF TIERS FOR THE CALCULATION FACTORS FOR CO2 PROCESS EMISSIONS

For all CO2 process emissions, in particular for emissions from the decomposition of carbonates and from process materials containing carbon other than in form of carbonates, including urea, coke and graphite, where they are monitored using the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24(2), the tiers defined in this section for the applicable calculation factors shall be applied.

In case of mixed materials which contain inorganic as well as organic forms of carbon, the operator may choose:

  • — to determine a total preliminary emission factor for the mixed material by analysing the total carbon content, and using a conversion factor and – if applicable – biomass fraction and net calorific value related to that total carbon content; or
  • — to determine the organic and inorganic contents separately and treat them as two separate source streams.

For emissions from the decomposition of carbonates, the operator may choose for each source stream one of the following methods:

  • (a) Method A (Input based): The emission factor, conversion factor and activity data are related to the amount of material input into the process.
  • (b) Method B (Output based): The emission factor, conversion factor and activity data are related to the amount of output from the process.

For other CO2 process emissions, the operator shall apply only method A.

By way of derogation from the provisions in this section and the following sub-sections, operators may rate process emissions from materials as zero, provided those materials meet all the following conditions:

  • (i) do not meet the definitions of RFNBOs or RCFs or synthetic low-carbon fuels;
  • (ii) were produced in another installation covered by Directive 2003/87/EC;
  • (iii) CO2 was chemically bound to produce the materials;
  • (iv) the installation that emitted the CO2 in point (iii), included this CO2 in its annual emissions report;
  • (v) do not meet the specification of a product that is listed in the delegated Regulation adopted pursuant to Article 12(3b) of Directive 2003/87/EC.
4.1.   Tiers for the emission factor using Method A

Tier 1: The operator shall apply one of the following:

  • (a) the standard factors listed in Annex VI section 2 Table 2 in case of carbonate decomposition, or in Tables 1, 4 or 5 for other process materials;
  • (b) other constant values in accordance with point (e) of Article 31(1), where no applicable value is contained in Annex VI.

Tier 2: The operator shall apply a country specific emission factor in accordance with point (b) or (c) of Article 31(1), or values in accordance with point (d) of Article 31(1).

Tier 3: The operator shall determine the emission factor in accordance with Articles 32 to 35. Stoichiometric ratios as listed in section 2 of Annex VI shall be used to convert composition data into emission factors, where relevant.

4.2.   Tiers for the conversion factor using Method A

Tier 1: A conversion factor of 1 shall be used.

Tier 2: Carbonates and other carbon leaving the process shall be considered by means of a conversion factor with a value between 0 and 1. The operator may assume complete conversion for one or several inputs and attribute unconverted materials or other carbon to the remaining inputs. The additional determination of relevant chemical parameters of the products shall be carried out in accordance with Articles 32 to 35.

4.3.   Tiers for the emission factor using Method B

Tier 1: The operator shall apply one of the following:

  • (a) the standard factors listed in Annex VI section 2 Table 3.
  • (b) other constant values in accordance with point (e) of Article 31(1), where no applicable value is contained in Annex VI.

Tier 2: The operator shall apply a country specific emission factor in accordance with point (b) or (c) of Article 31(1), or values in accordance with point (d) of Article 31(1).

Tier 3: The operator shall determine the emission factor in accordance with Articles 32 to 35. Stoichiometric ratios referred to in Annex VI section 2 Table 3 shall be used to convert composition data into emission factors assuming that all of the relevant metal oxides have been derived from respective carbonates. For this purpose the operator shall take into account at least CaO and MgO, and shall provide evidence to the competent authority as to which further metal oxides relate to carbonates in the raw materials.

4.4.   Tiers for the conversion factor using Method B

Tier 1: A conversion factor of 1 shall be used.

Tier 2: The amount of non-carbonate compounds of the relevant metals in the raw materials, including return dust or fly ash or other already calcined materials, shall be reflected by means of conversion factors with a value between 0 and 1 with a value of 1 corresponding to a full conversion of raw material carbonates into oxides. The additional determination of relevant chemical parameters of the process inputs shall be carried out in accordance with Articles 32 to 35.

4.5.   Tiers for the net calorific value (NCV)

If relevant, the operator shall determine the net calorific value of the process material using the tiers defined in section 2.2 of this Annex. NCV is considered not relevant for de minimis source streams or where the material is not itself combustible without other fuels being added. If in doubt, the operator shall seek confirmation by the competent authority on whether NCV has to be monitored and reported.

4.6.   Tiers for the biomass fraction

If relevant, the operator shall determine the biomass fraction of the carbon contained in the process material, using the tiers defined in section 2.4 of this Annex.

4.7.   Tiers for the RFNBO or RCF fraction or synthetic low-carbon fraction

The tiers defined in Section 2.5 of this Annex shall be used.

ANNEX IIa

Tier definitions for calculation-based methodologies related to regulated entities

1. DEFINITION OF TIERS FOR RELEASED FUEL AMOUNTS

The uncertainty thresholds in Table 1 shall apply to tiers relevant to released fuel amounts’ requirements in accordance with Article 28(1), point (a), and Article 29(2), first subparagraph. The uncertainty thresholds shall be interpreted as maximum permissible uncertainties for the determination of fuel streams over a reporting period.

Table 1
Tiers for released fuel amounts (maximum permissible uncertainty for each tier)
Fuel stream type Parameter to which the uncertainty is applied Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4

Combustion of fuels

Commercial standard fuels Amount of fuel [t] or [Nm3] or [TJ] ±7,5  % ±5  % ±2,5  % ±1,5  %
Other gaseous and liquid fuels Amount of fuel [t] or [Nm3] or [TJ] ±7,5  % ±5  % ±2,5  % ±1,5  %
Solid fuels Amount of fuel [t] or [TJ] ±7,5  % ±5  % ±2,5  % ±1,5  %

2. DEFINITION OF TIERS FOR CALCULATION FACTORS AND THE SCOPE FACTOR

Regulated entities shall monitor CO2 emissions from all types of fuels released for consumption in sectors listed in Annex III to Directive 2003/87/EC or included in the Union system under Article 30j of that Directive using the tier definitions laid down in this section.

2.1.   Tiers for emission factors

Where a biomass fraction is determined for a mixed fuel, the tiers defined shall relate to the preliminary emission factor. For fossil fuels, the tiers shall relate to the emission factor.

Where a RFNBO or RCF fraction or synthetic low-carbon fraction is determined for a mixed fuel, the tiers defined shall relate to the preliminary emission factor.

Tier 1: The regulated entity shall apply one of the following:

  • (a) the standard factors listed in section 1 of Annex VI;
  • (b) other constant values in accordance with Article 31(1), point (e), where no applicable value is contained in section 1 of Annex VI.

Tier 2a: The regulated entity shall apply country specific emission factors for the respective fuel in accordance with Article 31(1), points (b) and (c).

Tier 2b: The regulated entity shall derive emission factors for the fuel based on net calorific value for specific coal types, in combination with an empirical correlation as determined at least once per year in accordance with Articles 32 to 35 and 75m.

The regulated entity shall ensure that the correlation satisfies the requirements of good engineering practice and that it is applied only to values of the proxy which fall into the range for which it was established.

Tier 3: The regulated entity shall apply one of the following:

  • (a) determination of the emission factor in accordance with the relevant provisions of Articles 32 to 35;
  • (b) the empirical correlation as specified for Tier 2b, where the regulated entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the competent authority that the uncertainty of the empirical correlation does not exceed 1/3 of the uncertainty value to which the regulated entity has to adhere with regard to the released fuel amounts determination of the relevant fuel.

2.2.   Tiers for unit conversion factor

Tier 1: The regulated entity shall apply one of the following:

  • (a) the standard factors listed in section 1 of Annex VI;
  • (b) other constant values in accordance with Article 31(1), point (e), where no applicable value is contained in section 1 of Annex VI.

Tier 2a: The regulated entity shall apply country specific factors for the respective fuel in accordance with Article 31(1), point (b) or (c).

Tier 2b: For commercially traded fuels the unit conversion factor as derived from the purchasing records for the respective fuel shall be used provided it has been derived based on accepted national or international standards.

Tier 3: The regulated entity shall determine the unit conversion factor in accordance with Articles 32 to 35.

2.3.   Tiers for biomass fraction

Tier 1: The regulated entity shall apply an applicable value published by the competent authority or the Commission, or values in accordance with Article 31(1).

Tier 2: The regulated entity shall apply an estimation method approved in accordance with Article 75m(3), second subparagraph.

Tier 3a: The regulated entity shall apply analyses in accordance with Article 75m(3), first subparagraph, and in accordance with Articles 32 to 35.

Where a regulated entity assumes a fossil fraction of 100 % in accordance with Article 39(1), no tier shall be assigned for the biomass fraction.

Tier 3b: For fuels originating from a production process with defined and traceable input streams, the regulated entity may base the estimation on a mass balance of fossil and biomass carbon entering and leaving the process, such as the mass balance system in accordance with Article 30(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

2.3a   Tiers for RFNBO or RCF fraction or synthetic low-carbon fraction

Tier 1: The operator shall determine RFNBO or RCF fraction or synthetic low-carbon fraction based on the mass balance system in accordance with Article 30(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

Where an operator assumes a fossil fraction of 100 % in accordance with Article 39a(1) of this Regulation, no tier shall be assigned for the RFNBO or RCF fraction or synthetic low-carbon fraction.

2.4.   Tiers for the scope factor

Tier 1: The regulated entity shall apply a default value in accordance with Article 75l(3) or (4).

Tier 2: The regulated entity shall apply methods in accordance with Article 75l(2), points (e) to (g).

Tier 3: The regulated entity shall apply methods in accordance with Article 75l(2), points (a) to (d).

ANNEX III

Monitoring methodologies for emissions from aviation (Article 53)

1. CALCULATION METHODOLOGIES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF GHGS IN THE AVIATION SECTOR

Method A:

The operator shall use the following formula:

Actual fuel consumption for each flight [t] = Amount of fuel contained in aircraft tanks once fuel uplift for the flight is complete [t] – Amount of fuel contained in aircraft tanks once fuel uplift for subsequent flight is complete [t] + Fuel uplift for that subsequent flight [t]

Where there is no fuel uplift for the flight or subsequent flight, the amount of fuel contained in aircraft tanks shall be determined at block-off for the flight or subsequent flight. In the exceptional case that an aircraft performs activities other than a flight, including undergoing major maintenance involving the emptying of the tanks, after the flight for which fuel consumption is being monitored, the aircraft operator may substitute the quantity ‘Amount of fuel contained in aircraft tanks once fuel uplift for subsequent flight is complete + Fuel uplift for that subsequent flight’ with the ‘Amount of fuel remaining in tanks at the start of the subsequent activity of the aircraft’, as recorded by technical logs.

Method B:

The operator shall use the following formula:

Actual fuel consumption for each flight [t] = Amount of fuel remaining in aircraft tanks at block-on at the end of the previous flight [t] + Fuel uplift for the flight [t] - Amount of fuel contained in tanks at block-on at the end of the flight [t]

The moment of block-on may be considered equivalent to the moment of engine shut down. Where an aircraft does not perform a flight previous to the flight for which fuel consumption is being monitored, the aircraft operator may substitute the quantity ‘Amount of fuel remaining in aircraft tanks at block-on at the end of the previous flight’ with the ‘Amount of fuel remaining in aircraft tanks at the end of the previous activity of the aircraft’, as recorded by technical logs.

2. EMISSION FACTORS FOR STANDARD FUELS

Table 1
Fossil aviation CO2 factors (preliminary emission factors)
Fuel Emission factor (t CO2/t fuel)
Aviation gasoline (AvGas) 3,10
Jet gasoline (Jet B) 3,10
Jet kerosene (Jet A1 or Jet A) 3,16

3. CALCULATION OF GREAT CIRCLE DISTANCE

Distance [km] = Great Circle Distance [km] + 95 km

The Great Circle Distance shall be the shortest distance between any two points on the surface of the Earth, which shall be approximated using the system referred to in Article 3.7.1.1 of Annex 15 to the Chicago Convention (WGS 84).

The latitude and longitude of aerodromes shall be taken either from aerodrome location data published in Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) in compliance with Annex 15 to the Chicago Convention or from a source using AIP data.

Distances calculated by software or by a third party may also be used, provided that the calculation methodology is based on the formula set out in this section, AIP data and WGS 84 requirements.

ANNEX IIIa

Monitoring methodologies for non-CO2 aviation effects (Article 56a)

    1. ‘flight information’ means at the minimum the call sign as provided in Article 51 of this Regulation, the day and time of departure and arrival of the flight, expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the ICAO codes and/or the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) location identifiers for origin and destination airports allowing for unique identification of the given flight;
    1. ‘flight phase information’ means the split of data (e.g. aircraft 4D position, fuel flow) according to operational flight phases (take-off, climb, cruise, etc.);
    1. ‘operation flight envelope’ means the boundaries of altitude, aircraft speed, and load factor for each flight phase;
    1. ‘true airspeed’ means the speed of the aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, in meters per second (m/s);
    1. ‘aircraft 4D position’ means the four-dimensional position of an aircraft defined by its latitude, in decimal degree; longitude, in decimal degree; and altitude, in pressure altitude, at any given moment of time between beginning and end of the flight;
    1. ‘time stamp’ means a snapshot of data (e.g. aircraft 4D position, fuel flow) that corresponds to any given moment of time, in seconds, during flight and that is to be considered together with time interval;
    1. ‘time interval’ means the time, in seconds, between two-time stamps during the flight, not exceeding 60 seconds;
    1. ‘latest flight plan’ means the latest flight plan available and acknowledged by relevant air navigation service for a given flight, before it takes place. The latest flight plan can be the Eurocontrol’s Regulated Tactical Flight Model (RTFM), or alternatively, the Eurocontrol’s Filed Tactical Flight Model (FTFM) or equivalent in terms of data accuracy;
    1. ‘flown flight trajectory’ means the trajectory followed by the aircraft from its point of origin (departure) to its destination (arrival), constituted by all the time stamps, recorded during the flight. The flown flight trajectory can be sourced from the flight data recorder equipment or third-party. Its accuracy should be equivalent, where possible, to Eurocontrol’s Current Tactical Flight Model (CTFM);
    1. ‘flight data recorder equipment’ a specialized electronic device installed on the aircraft for the purpose of recording various parameters and events during flight operations. These parameters may include but are not limited to flight control inputs, aircraft performance information, engine data, navigation information.
    1. ‘three-dimensional radiative variables’ means number of variables such as radiative flux density, radiative heating rates, that describe how radiation varies across space, including the Earth’s surface and atmosphere, and how it changes over time;
    1. ‘pressure’ means the force, in Pascals (Pa), exerted by the weight of the air in the atmosphere above a given point where the aircraft is situated at any given moment of time during flight taking into account three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘air ambient temperature’ means the temperature of the air, in Kelvin (K), surrounding an aircraft at any given moment of time during the flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘specific humidity’ means the ratio of water vapor per kilogram of total air mass (kg/kg) surrounding an aircraft at any given moment of time during flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)’ means a standard against which to compare the actual atmosphere at any point and time, based on the specific values of pressure, density, and temperature at mean sea level, each of which decreases with increase in height;
    1. ‘basic weather data’ means the category of information encompassing for each flight, at least the pressure, the air ambient temperature and the specific humidity, used in the fuel burn and emission estimation modules. Here, these values can be estimated, at the minimum, through standardised, altitude-dependent correction and/or be based on third party post-operational observations;
    1. ‘relative humidity over ice’ means the concentration of water vapour, in percentage, present in the air compared to its concentration at the saturation point of ice;
    1. ‘eastward and northward wind’ means the horizontal speed of air moving towards the East or North, in meters per second, at any given moment of time during flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘vertical velocity’ means the speed of air motion in the upward or downward direction (in Pa/s), where negative values of vertical velocity indicate upward motion. It is necessary to calculate, e.g., advection and wind shear;
    1. ‘specific cloud ice water content’ means the mass of cloud ice particles per kilogram of the total mass of moist air (kg/kg) surrounding an aircraft at any given moment of time during flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘geopotential’ means the gravitational field strength experienced by an aircraft at different altitudes, at any given moment of time during flight, in square meters per squared second (m2/s2) and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘outgoing longwave radiation’ means the total radiation emitted to the space by earth atmosphere system, in W/m2, at any given moment of time during flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘reflected solar radiation’ means the portion of sunlight that is reflected back into space by the Earth’s surface, clouds, aerosols, and other atmospheric particles, in W/m2, at any given moment of time during flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘solar direct radiation’ means the portion of sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface directly from the Sun without being scattered or reflected by the atmosphere or clouds, in W/m2, at any given moment of time during flight and given for three-dimensional radiative variables;
    1. ‘common reference Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) model’ refers to a computational system utilised in meteorology, comprising algorithms and mathematical formulations implemented in software, designed to simulate, and forecast atmospheric conditions over a defined spatial and temporal domain (spatial grid). In the case of the enhanced weather data, a common reference NWP model is provided by the Commission through NEATS;
    1. ‘enhanced weather data’ means the category of information encompassing for each flight, the pressure, the air ambient temperature, the specific humidity, the relative humidity over ice, the eastward and northward wind, the vertical velocity, the specific cloud ice water content, the geopotential, the outgoing longwave, reflected solar and solar direct radiation, taken as input from a common reference NWP model, provided by the Commission through NEATS;
    1. ‘engine identifier’ means the aircraft engine unique identifier number as contained in the ICAO engine emissions databank, or equivalent, allowing to unequivocally identify the engines attached to the aircraft, through internationally recognized standardised lists;
    1. ‘aircraft mass’ means the mass in kilogrammes of the aircraft along the trajectory, which equals to subtracting from the take-off mass the fuel burn during flight at any given moment of time. If the aircraft mass is not available, it can be approximated based on either the take-off mass or the load factor, and either the given fuel flow or the fuel flow as calculated by an aircraft performance simulation using the fuel burn module;
    1. ‘take-off mass’ means the aircraft mass at beginning of the take-off run, including everything and everyone carried at that moment, in kilograms. It is used to approximate the aircraft mass if the latter is not provided. If the take-off mass is not available, it can be approximated based on the load factor;
    1. ‘maximum take-off mass’ is the maximum mass, in kilograms, at which the pilot of an aircraft is allowed to take off, as specified by the aircraft manufacturer;
    1. ‘maximum payload mass’ is the maximum mass of passengers and related baggage, mass of cargo, including mail and hand luggage, that can be transported by an aircraft. Values for maximum payload can be retrieved by the applied fuel burn module;
    1. ‘load factor’ means the weight of passengers, cargo and baggage, including mail and hand luggage, expressed as fraction of the maximum payload mass. The load factor is used to approximate the take-off mass if the latter is not provided. If the load factor is not available, a conservative default value shall be used, in accordance with Annex IIIa, Section 5;
    1. ‘fuel flow’ means the mass of fuel in kilograms that passes through the aircraft fuel system and into the aircraft’s engines per second during the flight. It can be modeled during flight planning, measured in-flight, or estimated through fuel burn module;
    1. ‘aircraft engine efficiency’ means the percentage of useful thrust generated by an aircraft engine relative to the energy input from fuel;
    1. ‘aircraft performance’ means the category of information encompassing fuel flow and aircraft engine efficiency by all-time stamps;
    1. ‘hydrogen per carbon (H/C) ratio of fuel per flight’ means the number of hydrogen atoms (H) per carbon atom (C) per molecule of the fuel used per flight;
    1. ‘aromatic content of the fuel per flight’ means the percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons present in the fuel used per flight;
    1. ‘flight fuel properties’ means the category of information encompassing for each flight the hydrogen per carbon ratio, aromatic content, and the net calorific value of the fuel on board;

2. NON-CO2 AVIATION EFFECTS TRACKING SYSTEM (NEATS)

NEATS is provided by the Commission to aircraft operators, to accredited verifiers and to competent authorities for the purpose of facilitating and, to the extent possible, automating monitoring, reporting and verification of non-CO2 aviation effects, in order to minimise any administrative burden.

NEATS is aligned with the principles established in Article 75(1) of this Regulation and provides a dedicated and secured user interface per aircraft operator, verifier and competent authority.

Monitoring:

NEATS streamlines the monitoring process as it incorporates directly, or gives access to, available third-party collected flight trajectories and weather data allowing to minimise monitoring by aircraft operators to aircraft properties, as well as to fuel properties, where needed, as defined in Annex IIIa, Section 1 or to render it fully automatic depending on use of default values.

NEATS incorporates the CO2(e) calculation approaches as listed in paragraph 4 of Article 56a of this Regulation and provides a common reference NWP model, where enhanced weather data is needed (Method C). This results into the calculation of CO2(e) per flight as part of the monitored data.

Reporting:

NEATS streamlines the reporting exercise referred to in Article 68(5) of this Regulation. The tool generates automatically the XML table referred to in Annex X, Section 2a(9) to this Regulation at the end of each reporting year, minimising administrative burden associated with reporting.

Verification:

NEATS streamlines the verification and cross-checks done respectively by the verifier and the competent authority. It provides the means to verify a CO2(e) per flight, while protecting confidential data.

Data storage:

NEATS allows to store all the data (from aircraft operators and from third parties), securely encoding and protecting from release confidential data, where such data is uploaded by the aircraft operator on NEATS, as long as it is identified as confidential by the aircraft operator.

Transparency:

NEATS relies on state-of-art models to calculate the CO2(e) for non-CO2 effects. Aircraft operators may develop their own or use third-party tools, provided they comply with the requirements laid down in this Annex.

NEATS shall feed into a public website summarising the non-confidential data and CO2(e) per flight and per aircraft operator.

3. FUEL BURN AND EMISSION ESTIMATION MODULES FOR NON-CO2 AVIATION EFFECTS

Fuel burn module:

The fuel burn module is based on a kinetic approach to aircraft performance modelling, which enables to accurately predict aircraft trajectories and the associated fuel consumption over the entire operation flight envelope and in all phases of a flight. The model processes the theoretical fundamentals to compute aircraft performance parameters, including information on drag, lift, weight, thrust, fuel consumption, as well as the speeds for the climb, cruise, and descent phases of an aircraft, assuming normal aircraft operations. In addition, aircraft-specific coefficients are key data inputs for the computation of the flight trajectory planning of specific aircraft types.

Emission-estimation module:

The emission-estimation module enables to compute aircraft engine emissions of NOx, HC, and CO by means of correlation equations without proprietary airplane and engine performance models along with proprietary engine emissions characterisations. This module applies exhaust emission indices (EIs) from the ICAO engine type certification under predefined reference conditions on the ground and estimates the corresponding EIs during flight conditions assuming international standard atmosphere (ISA) conditions using correction factors for differences in the ISA conditions of temperature, pressure and humidity.

4. CO2(e) CALCULATION MODELS FOR NON-CO2 AVIATION EFFECTS

General criteria:

In the CO2(e) calculation models, the aircraft operator shall consider the climate effects of all non-CO2 agents on a per flight basis including flight trajectories (flight plan and flown flight trajectories), as well as aircraft and flight fuel properties. The emissions from each flight shall be accounted for as pulse emissions. When applying the CO2(e) calculation models, flight trajectory-dependent aircraft emission data shall be used to calculate all the following elements:

  • (a) composition changes;
  • (b) temporal evolution of radiative forcing caused by composition changes;
  • (c) near surface temperature changes caused by flight trajectory-dependent aircraft emissions.

Administrative and computational efforts shall be kept low to ensure feasibility for all stakeholders. The model(s) shall be transparent and suitable for operational use.

Depending on the model, there are two types of requirement lists:

Method C:

For the weather-based approach, detailed climate effects of all aircraft non-CO2 emissions at a specific location and time shall be considered taking into account current weather information to calculate climate-optimised four-dimensional trajectories for individual flight planning. To allow detailed accounting of the climate effects with regards to current atmospheric conditions, different aircraft, propulsion types, as well as fuel properties shall explicitly be considered in the models. Estimates for the formation, life cycle and contrail climate effects for single flights as well as the residence times for the emitted H2O and NOx and their impact on the atmospheric composition shall be included. For being able to output advanced information for use in daily flight planning, the model(s) shall be computationally efficient.

Each aircraft operators shall monitor the following data per flight:

  • (a) flight information;
  • (b) flight trajectory, defined at the minimum, as the latest flight plan;
  • (c) enhanced weather data;
  • (d) aircraft properties;
  • (e) (optional) aircraft performance information. Planned fuel flow is to be used preferentially, in order to align with the latest flight plan data available;
  • (f) flight fuel properties.

Method D:

For the location-based simplified approach, the aircraft operator shall use climate response model(s) to estimate the impact of all non-CO2 effects per flight on a climatological basis. The tool(s) shall be used to assess the climate benefit of general routing options, while accounting for general differences in aircraft, propulsion types and fuel properties through their physical parameterisations. The CO2(e) calculated with the location-based simplified approach shall average out any large deviations for individual flights over a longer period of time. The model(s) should ensure reduced efforts in data need, computation, and handling, as compared to the model(s) for the weather-based approach.

By way of derogation of Method C, small emitters, as defined in Article 55(1) of this Regulation, may monitor the following data per flight:

  • (a) flight information;
  • (b) flight trajectory, defined by the flown flight trajectory;
  • (c) basic weather data;
  • (d) aircraft properties;
  • (e) (optional) aircraft performance information along the flight;
  • (f) (optional) flight fuel properties.

5. USE OF DEFAULT VALUES FOR NON-CO2 AVIATION EFFECTS

Subject to further scrutiny by the competent authority and the Commission, the use of default values shall always result in higher CO2(e) per flight compared to what can be obtained with monitored data.

    1. Flight trajectory:
  • (a) For the purpose of applying Method C, the latest flight plan shall be provided. If the RTFM, or equivalent, is not available, the FTFM, or equivalent shall be used as default. In such case, where data by time stamp is not available, it can be calculated by linear interpolation of measured data stemming from the two measurement times closest before and after the time stamp under consideration, within the same flight phase, provided it results in homogenous flight trajectory for the given flight phase, especially the cruise phase.
  • (b) For the purpose of applying Method D:
  • (i) the flown flight trajectory shall always be provided. If the CTFM, or equivalent, is not available, the RTFM or FTFM can be used.
  • (ii) where data by time stamp is not available, it can be calculated by linear interpolation of measured data stemming from the two measurement times closest before and after the time stamp under consideration, within the same flight phase, provided it results in homogenous flight trajectory for the given flight phase, especially the cruise phase.
    1. Aircraft properties:
  • (a) Engine identifier: where no engine identifier or equivalent, is provided, conservative default values per aircraft type, as defined in Annex IIIb to this Regulation, shall be used.
  • (b) Aircraft mass: if the aircraft mass is not provided, the aircraft operator can simulate the aircraft mass by using the take-off mass. If neither the aircraft mass, nor the take-off mass are available, the load factor can be used to approximate the take-off mass. If no load factor is provided, a default value of 1 is used.
    1. Aircraft performance: Fuel flow: if the fuel flow is not provided from the flight data recorder equipment, the aircraft operator can use other means to derive the fuel flow, in line with Annex IIIa, Section 1 to this Regulation defining fuel flow, taking into account the thrust which depends on the aircraft’s mass and true airspeed.
    1. Flight fuel properties: If no flight fuel properties are provided, the upper limits of Jet A-1 fuel according to the ASTM Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels, are assumed:
  • (a) Aromatic content: 25 % volume;
  • (b) Sulphur: 0,3 % mass;
  • (c) Naphthalene: 3,0 % volume.

ANNEX IIIb

Conservative default engine identifiers per aircraft type

ICAO First UID
A148 13ZM003
A19N 01P22PW163
A20N 01P22PW163
A21N 01P20CM132
A306 1PW048
A30B 1GE007
A310 1PW027
A318 7CM049
A319 1IA001
A320 1IA001
A321 3IA008
A332 4PW067
A333 4PW067
A337 3RR029
A338 04P24RR146
A339 02P23RR141
A343 2CM015
A346 8RR045
A358 01P18RR125
A359 01P21RR125
A35K 01P21RR125
A388 9EA001
A3ST 1GE021
AN72 1ZM001
B38M 01P20CM138
B39M 01P20CM138
B463 1TL003
B701 1PW001
B703 1PW001
B721 1PW008
B731 01P20CM138
B732 1PW008
B733 1CM007
B734 1CM007
B735 1CM007
B736 3CM031
B737 2CM015
B738 2CM015
B739 3CM034
B741 8PW088
B742 1RR011
B743 1PW029
B744 1RR010
B748 13GE157
B74S 8PW088
B752 1RR011
B753 3RR034
B762 1PW026
B763 5GE085
B764 5GE085
B772 3GE060
B773 2RR024
B77L 01P21GE217
B77W 01P21GE217
B778 01P21GE217
B779 01P21GE217
B788 02P23RR138
B789 02P23RR138
B78X 02P23RR138
BCS1 16PW111
BCS3 16PW111
C550 1PW037
C560 1PW037
C650 1AS002
C680 7PW077
C68A 7PW077
C700 01P18HN013
C750 6AL024
CL30 11HN003
CL35 01P14HN011
CL60 10GE130
CRJ2 01P05GE189
CRJ7 01P11GE202
CRJ9 01P08GE190
CRJX 01P08GE193
E135 01P10AL033
E145 6AL006
E170 01P08GE197
E190 10GE130
E195 10GE130
E290 04P20PW200
E295 04P20PW201
E35L 6AL006
E545 11HN003
E550 01P14HN016
E55P 01P14HN016
E75L 01P08GE197
E75S 01P08GE197
F100 1RR020
F2TH 01P07PW146
F900 1AS001
FA10 1AS002
FA50 1AS002
FA7X 03P16PW192
FA8X 03P15PW193
G280 01P11HN012
GA5C 01P22PW142
GA6C 01P22PW141
GALX 7PW077
GL5T 4BR004
GL7T 21GE185
GLEX 4BR004
GLF4 11RR048
GLF5 4BR004
GLF6 4BR004
H25B 1AS001
H25C 7PW077
HA4T 01P07PW146
IL62 1KK001
IL86 1KK003
LJ35 1AS001
LJ45 1AS002
LJ55 1AS002
MD11 5GE085
MD90 1IA001
RJ85 1TL004
SU95 01P11PJ004
T154 1KK001

ANNEX IV

Activity-specific monitoring methodologies related to installations (Article 20(2))

1. SPECIFIC MONITORING RULES FOR EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION PROCESSES

A. Scope

Operators shall monitor CO2 emissions from all types of combustion processes taking place under all activities as listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC or included in the Union system under Article 24 of that Directive including the related scrubbing processes using the rules laid down in this Annex. Any emissions from fuels used as process input shall be treated like combustion emissions with regard to monitoring and reporting methodologies, without prejudice to other classifications applied to emissions.

The operator shall not monitor and report emissions from internal combustion engines for transportation purposes. The operator shall assign all emissions from the combustion of fuels at the installation to the installation, regardless of exports of heat or electricity to other installations. The operator shall not assign emissions associated with the production of heat or electricity that is imported from other installations to the importing installation.

The operator shall include at least the following emission sources: boilers, burners, turbines, heaters, furnaces, incinerators, calciners, kilns, ovens, dryers, engines, fuel cells, chemical looping combustion units, flares, thermal or catalytic post-combustion units, and scrubbers (process emissions) and any other equipment or machinery that uses fuel, excluding equipment or machinery with combustion engines that are used for transportation purposes.

B. Specific monitoring rules

The emissions from combustion processes shall be calculated in accordance with Article 24(1), unless the fuels are included in a mass balance in accordance with Article 25. The tiers defined in section 2 of Annex II shall apply. In addition, process emissions from flue gas scrubbing shall be monitored using the provisions laid down in subsection C.

For emissions from flares special requirements shall apply, as laid down in subsection D of this section.

Combustion processes taking place in gas processing terminals may be monitored using a mass balance in accordance with Article 25.

C. Flue gas scrubbing
C.1   Desulphurisation

Process CO2 emissions from the use of carbonate for acid gas scrubbing from the flue gas stream shall be calculated in accordance with Article 24(2) on the basis of carbonate consumed, Method A as follows, or gypsum produced, Method B as follows. The following applies by way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II.

Method A: Emission factor

Tier 1: The emission factor shall be determined from stoichiometric ratios as laid down in section 2 of Annex VI. The determination of the amount of CaCO3 and MgCO3 or other carbonates in the relevant input material shall be carried out using industry best practice guidelines.

Method B: Emission factor

Tier 1: The emission factor shall be the stoichiometric ratio of dry gypsum (CaSO4 × 2H2O) to CO2 emitted: 0,2558 t CO2/t gypsum.

Conversion Factor:

Tier 1: A conversion factor of 1 shall be used.

C.2   De-NOx

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, process CO2 emissions from the use of urea for scrubbing of the flue gas stream shall be calculated in accordance with Article 24(2) applying the following tiers.

Emission factor:

Tier 1: The determination of the amount of urea in the relevant input material shall be carried out using industry best practice guidelines. The emission factor shall be determined using a stoichiometric ratio of 0,7328 t CO2/t urea.

Conversion Factor:

Only tier 1 shall be applicable.

D. Flares

When calculating emissions from flares the operator shall include routine flaring and operational flaring (trips, start-up and shutdown as well as emergency relieves). The operator shall also include inherent CO2 in accordance with Article 48.

By way of derogation from section 2.1 of Annex II, tiers 1 and 2b for the emission factor shall be defined as follows:

Tier 1: The operator shall use a reference emission factor of 0,00393 t CO2/Nm3 derived from the combustion of pure ethane used as a conservative proxy for flare gases.

Tier 2b: Installation-specific emission factors shall be derived from an estimate of the molecular weight of the flare stream, using process modelling based on industry standard models. By considering the relative proportions and the molecular weights of each of the contributing streams, a weighted annual average figure shall be derived for the molecular weight of the flare gas.

By way of derogation from section 2.3 of Annex II, only tiers 1 and 2 shall be applied for the oxidation factor in the case of flares.

2. REFINING OF OIL AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall monitor and report all CO2 emissions from combustion and production processes as occurring in refineries.

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: boilers, process heaters/treaters, internal combustion engines/turbines, catalytic and thermal oxidisers, coke calcining kilns, firewater pumps, emergency/standby generators, flares, incinerators, crackers, hydrogen production units, Claus process units, catalyst regeneration (from catalytic cracking and other catalytic processes) and cokers (flexi-coking, delayed coking).

B. Specific monitoring rules

The monitoring of mineral oil refining activities shall be carried out in accordance with section 1 of this Annex for combustion emissions including flue gas scrubbing. The operator may choose to use the mass balance methodology in accordance with Article 25 for the whole refinery or individual process units such as heavy oil gasification or calcinations plants. Where combinations of standard methodology and mass balance are used, the operator shall provide evidence to the competent authority demonstrating the completeness of emissions covered, and that no double counting of emissions occurs.

Emissions from dedicated hydrogen production units shall be monitored in accordance with section 19 of this Annex.

By way of derogation from Article 24 and 25, emissions from catalytic cracker regeneration, other catalyst regeneration and flexi-cokers shall be monitored using a mass balance, taking into account the state of the input air and the flue gas. All CO in the flue gas shall be accounted for as CO2, applying the mass relation: t CO2 = t CO * 1,571. The analysis of input air and flue gases and the choice of tiers shall be in accordance with the provisions of Articles 32 to 35. The specific calculation methodology shall be approved by the competent authority.

3. PRODUCTION OF COKE AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: raw materials (including coal or petroleum coke), conventional fuels (including natural gas), process gases (including blast furnace gas – BFG), other fuels and waste gas scrubbing.

B. Specific monitoring rules

For the monitoring of emissions from the production of coke, the operator may choose to use a mass balance in accordance with Article 25 and section 3 of Annex II, or the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24 and sections 2 and 4 of Annex II.

4. METAL ORE ROASTING AND SINTERING AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: raw materials (calcination of limestone, dolomite and carbonatic iron ores, including FeCO3), conventional fuels (including natural gas and coke/coke breeze), process gases (including coke oven gas – COG, and blast furnace gas – BFG), process residues used as input material including filtered dust from the sintering plant, the converter and the blast furnace, other fuels and flue gas scrubbing.

B. Specific monitoring rules

For the monitoring of emissions from metal ore roasting, sintering or pelletisation, the operator may choose to use a mass balance in accordance with Article 25 and section 3 of Annex II or the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24 and sections 2 and 4 of Annex II.

5. PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: raw materials (calcination of limestone, dolomite and carbonatic iron ores, including FeCO3), conventional fuels (natural gas, coal and coke), reducing agents (including coke, coal and plastics), process gases (coke oven gas – COG, blast furnace gas – BFG and basic oxygen furnace gas – BOFG), consumption of graphite electrodes, other fuels and waste gas scrubbing.

B. Specific monitoring rules

For the monitoring of emissions from production of  iron and steel, the operator may choose to use a mass balance in accordance with Article 25 and section 3 of Annex II, or the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24 and sections 2 and 4 of Annex II, at least for a part of the source streams, avoiding any gaps or double counting of emissions.

By way of derogation from section 3.1 of Annex II, tier 3 for the carbon content is defined as follows:

Tier 3: The operator shall derive the carbon content of input or output stream following Articles 32 to 35 in respect to the representative sampling of fuels, products and by-products, the determination of their carbon contents and biomass fraction. The operator shall base the carbon content of products or semi-finished products on annual analyses following Articles 32 to 35 or derive the carbon content from mid-range composition values as specified by relevant international or national standards.

6. PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall not apply the provisions in this section for the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from the production of iron and steel and primary aluminium.

The operator shall consider at least the following potential emission sources for CO2 emissions: conventional fuels; alternative fuels including plastics granulated material from post shredder plants; reducing agents including coke, graphite electrodes; raw materials including limestone and dolomite; carbon containing metal ores and concentrates; and secondary feed materials.

B. Specific monitoring rules

Where carbon stemming from fuels or input materials used at this installation remains in the products or other outputs of the production, the operator shall use a mass balance in accordance with Article 25 and section 3 of Annex II. Where this is not the case the operator shall calculate combustion and process emission separately using the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24 and sections 2 and 4 of Annex II.

Where a mass balance is used, the operator may choose to include emissions from combustion processes in the mass balance or to use the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24 and section 1 of this Annex for a part of the source streams, avoiding any gaps or double counting of emissions.

7. CO2 EMISSIONS FROM PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF PRIMARY ALUMINIUM OR ALUMINA AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall apply the provisions of this section to the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from the production of alumina (Al2O3), the production of electrodes for primary aluminium smelting, including stand-alone plants for the production of such electrodes, and the consumption of electrodes during electrolysis.

The operator shall consider at least the following potential sources for CO2 emissions: fuels for the production of heat or steam, Al2O3 production, electrode production, reduction of Al2O3 during electrolysis which is related to electrode consumption, and use of soda ash or other carbonates for waste gas scrubbing.

The associated emissions of perfluorocarbons – PFCs, resulting from anode effects, including fugitive emissions, shall be monitored in accordance with section 8 of this Annex.

B. Specific monitoring rules

The operator shall determine CO2 emissions from the production or processing of primary aluminium using the mass balance methodology in accordance with Article 25. The mass balance methodology shall consider all carbon in inputs, stocks, products and other exports from the mixing, forming, baking and recycling of electrodes as well as from electrode consumption in electrolysis. Where pre-baked anodes are used, either separate mass balances for production and consumption may be applied, or one common mass balance taking into account both production and consumption of electrodes. In the case of Søderberg cells, the operator shall use one common mass balance.

For emissions from combustion processes the operator may choose to include them in the mass balance or to use the standard methodology in accordance with Article 24 and section 1 of this Annex at least for a part of the source streams, avoiding any gaps or double counting of emissions.

8. PFC EMISSIONS FROM PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF PRIMARY ALUMINIUM AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall apply the following for emissions of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) resulting from anode effects including fugitive emissions of PFCs. For associated CO2 emissions, including emissions from electrode production, the operator shall apply section 7 of this Annex. The operator shall furthermore calculate PFC emissions not related to anode effects based on estimation methods in accordance with industry best practice, and any guidelines published by the Commission for this purpose.

B. Determination of PFC emissions

PFC emissions shall be calculated from the emissions measurable in a duct or stack (‘point source emissions’) as well as fugitive emissions using the collection efficiency of the duct:

PFC emissions (total) = PFC emissions (duct) / collection efficiency

The collection efficiency shall be measured when the installation-specific emission factors are determined. For its determination the most recent version of the guidance mentioned under Tier 3 of section 4.4.2.4 of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines shall be used.

The operator shall calculate emissions of CF4 and C2F6 emitted through a duct or stack using one of the following methods:

  • (a) Method A where the anode effect minutes per cell-day are recorded;
  • (b) Method B where the anode effect overvoltage is recorded.
Calculation Method A – Slope Method:

The operator shall use the following equations for determining PFC emissions:

CF4 emissions [t] = AEM × (SEFCF4/1 000 ) × PrAl

C2F6 emissions [t] = CF4 emissions × FC2F6

Where:

AEM = Anode effect minutes / cell-day;

SEFCF4 = Slope emission factor [(kg CF4 / t Al produced) / (anode effect minutes / cell-day)]. Where different cell-types are used, different SEF may be applied as appropriate;

PrAl = Annual production of primary Aluminium [t];

FC2F6 = Weight fraction of C2F6 (t C2F6 / t CF4).

The anode effect minutes per cell-day shall express the frequency of anode effects (number anode effects / cell-day) multiplied by the average duration of anode effects (anode effect minutes / occurrence):

AEM = frequency × average duration

Emission factor: The emission factor for CF4 (slope emission factor, SEFCF4) expresses the amount [kg] of CF4 emitted per tonne of aluminium produced per anode effect minute / cell-day. The emission factor (weight fraction FC2F6) of C2F6 expresses the amount [t] of C2F6 emitted proportionate to the amount [t] of CF4 emitted.

Tier 1: The operator shall use technology-specific emission factors from Table 1 of this section of Annex IV.

Tier 2: The operator shall use installation-specific emission factors for CF4 and C2F6 established through continuous or intermittent field measurements. For the determination of those emission factors the operator shall use the most recent version of the guidance mentioned under Tier 3 of section 4.4.2.4 of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines ([^E0019]). The emission factor shall also take into account emissions related to non-anode effects. The operator shall determine each emission factor with a maximum uncertainty of ± 15 %.

The operator shall determine the emission factors at least every three years or earlier where necessary due to relevant changes at the installation. Relevant changes shall include a change in the distribution of anode effect duration, or a change in the control algorithm affecting the mix of the types of anode effects or the nature of the anode effect termination routine.

Table 1
Technology Emission factor for CF4 (SEFCF4) [(kg CF4/t Al) / (AE-Mins/cell-day)] Emission factor for C2F6 (FC2F6) [t C2F6/ t CF4]
Centre Worked Prebake (CWPB) 0,143 0,121
Vertical Stud Søderberg (VSS) 0,092 0,053
Calculation Method B – Overvoltage Method:

Where the anode effect overvoltage is measured, the operator shall use the following equations for the determination of PFC emissions:

CF4 emissions [t] = OVC × (AEO/CE) × PrAl × 0,001

C2F6 emissions [t] = CF4 emissions × FC2F6

Where:

OVC = Overvoltage coefficient (‘emission factor’) expressed as kg CF4 per tonne of aluminium produced per mV overvoltage;

AEO = Anode effect overvoltage per cell [mV] determined as the integral of (time × voltage above the target voltage) divided by the time (duration) of data collection;

CE = Average current efficiency of aluminium production [%];

PrAl = Annual production of primary Aluminium [t];

FC2F6 = Weight fraction of C2F6 (t C2F6/t CF4);

The term AEO/CE (Anode effect overvoltage / current efficiency) expresses the time-integrated average anode effect overvoltage [mV overvoltage] per average current efficiency [%].

Emission factor: The emission factor for CF4 (‘overvoltage coefficient’ OVC) shall express the amount [kg] of CF4 emitted per tonne of aluminium produced per millivolt overvoltage [mV]. The emission factor of C2F6 (weight fraction FC2F6) shall express the amount [t] of C2F6 emitted proportionate to the amount [t] of CF4 emitted.

Tier 1:: The operator shall apply technology-specific emission factors from Table 2 of this section of Annex IV.

Tier 2: The operator shall use installation-specific emission factors for CF4 [(kg CF4 / t Al ) / (mV)] and C2F6 [t C2F6/ t CF4] established through continuous or intermittent field measurements. For the determination of those emission factors, the operator shall use the most recent version of the guidance mentioned under Tier 3 of section 4.4.2.4 of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines. The operator shall determine the emission factors with a maximum uncertainty of ± 15 % each.

The operator shall determine the emission factors at least every three years or earlier where necessary due to relevant changes at the installation. Relevant changes shall include a change in the distribution of anode effect duration or a change in the control algorithm affecting the mix of the types of anode effects or the nature of the anode effect termination routine.

Table 2
Technology Emission factor for CF4 [(kg CF4/t Al) / mV] Emission factor for C2F6 [t C2F6/ t CF4]
Centre Worked Prebake (CWPB) 1,16 0,121
Vertical Stud Søderberg (VSS) N.A. 0,053
C. Determination of CO2(e) emissions

The operator shall calculate CO2(e) emissions from CF4 and C2F6 emissions as follows, using the global warming potentials listed in Annex VI section 3 Table 6:

PFC emissions [t CO2(e)] = CF4 emissions [t] × GWPCF4 + C2F6 emissions [t] × GWPC2F6

9. PRODUCTION OF CEMENT CLINKER AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: calcination of limestone in the raw materials, conventional fossil kiln fuels, alternative fossil-based kiln fuels and raw materials, biomass kiln fuels (biomass wastes), non-kiln fuels, non-carbonate carbon content of limestone and shales and raw materials used for waste gas scrubbing.

B. Specific monitoring rules

Emissions from combustion shall be monitored in accordance with section 1 of this Annex. Process emissions from raw meal components shall be monitored in accordance with section 4 of Annex II based on the carbonate content of the process input (calculation Method A) or on the amount of clinker produced (calculation Method B). In case of Method A, carbonates to be taken into account shall at least include CaCO3, MgCO3 and FeCO3. In case of Method B, the operator shall take into account at least CaO and MgO, and shall provide evidence to the competent authority as to which extent further carbon sources have to be taken into account.

CO2 emissions related to dust removed from the process and non-carbonate carbon in the raw materials shall be added in accordance with subsections C and D of this section.

Calculation Method A: Kiln Input Based

Where cement kiln dust (CKD) and bypass dust leave the kiln system the operator shall not consider the related raw material as process input, but calculate emissions from CKD in accordance with subsection C.

Unless the raw meal is characterised, the operator shall apply the uncertainty requirements for activity data separately to each of the relevant carbon-bearing kiln inputs, avoiding double counting or omissions from returned or by-passed materials. Where activity data is determined based on the clinker produced, the net amount of raw meal may be determined by means of a site-specific empirical raw meal/clinker ratio. That ratio shall be updated at least once per year applying industry best practice guidelines.

Calculation Method B: Clinker Output Based

The operator shall determine activity data as the clinker production [t] over the reporting period in one of the following ways:

  • (a) by direct weighing of clinker;
  • (b) based on cement deliveries, by material balance taking into account dispatch of clinker, clinker supplies as well as clinker stock variation, using the following formula: clinker produced [t] = ((cement deliveries [t] – cement stock variation [t]) × clinker / cement ratio [t clinker / t cement]) – (clinker supplied [t]) + (clinker dispatched [t]) – (clinker stock variation [t]).

The operator shall either derive the clinker / cement ratio for each of the different cement products based on the provisions of Articles 32 to 35 or calculate the ratio from the difference of cement deliveries and stock changes and all materials used as additives to the cement including by-pass dust and cement kiln dust.

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, tier 1 for the emission factor shall be defined as follows:

Tier 1: The operator shall apply an emission factor of 0,525 t CO2/t clinker.

The operator shall add CO2 emissions, from bypass dust or cement kiln dust (CKD) leaving the kiln system, corrected for a partial calcination ratio of CKD calculated as process emissions in accordance with Article 24(2). By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, tiers 1 and 2 for the emission factor shall be defined as follows:

Tier 1: The operator shall apply an emission factor of 0,525 t CO2/t dust.

Tier 2: The operator shall determine the emission factor (EF) at least once annually following Articles 32 to 35 and using the following formula:

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Where:

EFCKD = Emission factor of partially calcined cement kiln dust [t CO2/t CKD];

EFCli = Installation-specific emission factor of clinker [t CO2/t clinker];

d = Degree of CKD calcination (released CO2 as % of total carbonate CO2 in the raw mix).

Tier 3 for the emission factor is not applicable.

D. Emissions from non-carbonate carbon in raw meal

The operator shall determine the emissions from non-carbonate carbon at least from limestone, shale or alternative raw materials (for example, fly ash) used in the raw meal in the kiln in accordance with Article 24(2).

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, the following tier definitions for the emission factor shall apply:

Tier 1: The content of non-carbonate carbon in the relevant raw material shall be estimated using industry best practice guidelines.

Tier 2: The content of non-carbonate carbon in the relevant raw material shall be determined at least annually following the provisions of Article 32 to 35.

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, the following tier definitions for the conversion factor shall apply:

Tier 1: A conversion factor of 1 shall be applied.

Tier 2: The conversion factor shall be calculated applying industry best practice.

10. PRODUCTION OF LIME OR CALCINATION OF DOLOMITE OR MAGNESITE AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: calcination of limestone, dolomite or magnesite in the raw materials, non-carbonate carbon in raw materials, conventional fossil kiln fuels, alternative fossil-based kiln fuels and raw materials, biomass kiln fuels (biomass wastes) and other fuels.

Where the burnt lime and the CO2 stemming from the limestone are used for purification processes, the CO2 shall be considered emitted, unless the CO2 is bound in a product that satisfies the conditions set out in Article 49a(1) of this Regulation.

B. Specific monitoring rules

Emissions from combustion shall be monitored in accordance with section 1 of this Annex. Process emissions from carbonates in raw materials shall be monitored in accordance with section 4 of Annex II. Carbonates of calcium and magnesium shall be always taken into account. Other carbonates and non- carbonate carbon in the raw material shall be taken into account, whenever they are relevant for emission calculation.

For the input-based methodology, carbonate content values shall be adjusted for the respective moisture and gangue content of the material. In the case of magnesia production, other magnesium bearing minerals than carbonates shall be taken into account, as appropriate.

Double counting or omissions resulting from returned or by-pass material shall be avoided. When applying Method B, lime kiln dust shall be considered a separate source stream where relevant.

C. Emissions from non-carbonate carbon in raw materials

The operator shall determine the emissions from non-carbonate carbon at least from limestone, shale or alternative raw materials in the kiln in accordance with Article 24(2).

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, the following tier definitions for the emission factor shall apply:

Tier 1: The content of non-carbonate carbon in the relevant raw material shall be estimated using industry best practice guidelines.

Tier 2: The content of non-carbonate carbon in the relevant raw material shall be determined at least annually following the provisions of Article 32 to 35.

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, the following tier definitions for the conversion factor shall apply:

Tier 1: A conversion factor of 1 shall be applied.

Tier 2: The conversion factor shall be calculated applying industry best practice.

11. MANUFACTURE OF GLASS, GLASS FIBRE OR MINERAL WOOL INSULATION MATERIAL AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall apply the provisions in this section also to installations for the production of water glass and stone/rock wool.

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: decomposition of alkali- and alkali earth carbonates as the result of melting the raw material, conventional fossil fuels, alternative fossil-based fuels and raw materials, biomass fuels (biomass wastes), other fuels, carbon containing additives including coke, coal dust and graphite, post-combustion of flue gases and flue gas scrubbing.

B. Specific monitoring rules

Emissions from combustion, including flue gas scrubbing, shall be monitored in accordance with section 1 of this Annex. Process emissions from non-carbonate raw materials, including coke, graphite and coal dust, shall be monitored in accordance with section 4 of Annex II. Carbonates to be taken into account include at least CaCO3, MgCO3, Na2CO3, NaHCO3, BaCO3, Li2CO3, K2CO3, and SrCO3. Only Method A shall be used.

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, the following tier definitions for the emission factor of carbonate-containing raw materials shall apply.

Tier 1: Stoichiometric ratios as listed in section 2 of Annex VI shall be used. The purity of relevant input materials shall be determined by means of industry best practice.

Tier 2: The determination of the amount of relevant carbonates in each relevant input material shall be carried out in accordance with Articles 32 to 35.

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II for the conversion factor, only tier 1 shall be applicable for all process emissions from carbonate and non-carbonate containing raw materials.

12. MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC PRODUCTS AS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2003/87/EC

A. Scope

The operator shall include at least the following potential sources of CO2 emissions: kiln fuels, calcination of limestone/dolomite and other carbonates in the raw material, limestone and other carbonates for reducing air pollutants and other flue gas cleaning, fossil/biomass additives used to induce porosity including polystyrol, residues from paper production or sawdust, non-carbonate carbon content in the clay and other raw materials.

B. Specific monitoring rules

Emissions from combustion including flue gas scrubbing shall be monitored in accordance with section 1 of this Annex. Process emissions from raw meal components and additives shall be monitored in accordance with section 4 of Annex II. For ceramics based on purified or synthetic clays the operator may use either Method A or Method B. For ceramic products based on unprocessed clays and whenever clays or additives with significant non-carbonate carbon content are used, the operator shall use Method A. Carbonates of calcium shall be always taken into account. Other carbonates and non-carbonate carbon in the raw material shall be taken into account, where they are relevant for emission calculation.

Activity data for input materials for Method A may be determined by a suitable back-calculation based on industry best practice and approved by the competent authority. Such back-calculation shall take into account what metering is available for dried green products or fired products, and appropriate data sources for moisture of clay and additives and annealing loss (loss on ignition) of the materials involved.

By way of derogation from section 4 of Annex II, the following tier definitions for emission factors for process emissions of raw materials containing carbonates shall apply:

Method A (Input based):

Tier 1: A conservative value of 0,2 tonnes CaCO3 (corresponding to 0,08794 tonnes of CO2) per tonne of dry clay shall be applied for the calculation of the emission factor instead of results of analyses. All inorganic and organic carbon in the clay material shall be considered as included in this value. Additives shall be considered as not included in this value.

Tier 2: An emission factor for each source stream shall be derived and updated at least once per year using industry best practice reflecting site-specific conditions and the product mix of the installation.

Tier 3: The determination of the composition of the relevant raw materials shall be carried out in accordance with Articles 32 to 35. Stoichiometric ratios as listed in section 2 of Annex VI shall be used to convert composition data into emission factors, where relevant.

Method B (Output based):

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