EIGA Newsletter

Energy Intensive Industries: do they have a future in Europe?

The Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries issued recommendations in advance of the review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS):

• Strengthened Carbon Leakage Protection: ensure robust protection to all exposed sectors from direct and indirect carbon costs, both for domestic sales and extra EU exports. Conditional free allocation and punitive Cross-Sectoral Correction…

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A European Chemicals Industry Action Plan

The Communication of the (non-binding) European Chemicals Industry Action Plan, although a bit delayed, finally got published just before the Summer break.

In response to the crisis faced by the sector, the Chemicals Action plan promises (for the majority already existing or planned) actions on four fronts:…

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Summer break anyone?

As reliable as the date of your next tax return, the European Commission usually launches important consultations during the Christmas break and during the Summer months. This year is no exception. So even if you are enjoying some well-deserved time off, don't miss out:

➡️ EU emissions trading system for maritime, aviation and stationary installations, and market stability reserve – review - Deadline 8 July - EIGA response to call for evidence
➡️ CBAM public consultation on downstream scope extension, anti-circumvention measures and electricity - Deadline 26 August
➡️ Technical updates of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) State aid guidelines - Deadline 5 September
➡️CO2 transportation infrastructure and markets - Deadline 11 September

BN 34/25 - Management of PFAS Containing Materials

(EIGA Members area)

For safety reasons, the Industrial and Medical Gases sector are required to use PFAS containing materials. This is included by many Industry Standards (including ISO and CEN) that refer to and require the use of PFAS containing material. The aim of this Briefing Note is to maintain safe operations and manage.

Doc 124/25 - 300 Bar High Strength Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders 

(Revision of Doc 124/18)

This publication covers the background and operational aspects to 300 bar cylinders. The publication is intended for those who are involved in the specification and operation of 300 bar cylinders within EIGA member companies.

Doc 129/25 - Pressure Receptacles with Blocked or Inoperable Valves 

(Revision of Doc 129/17)

This publication gives recommendations on how to handle industrial, medical and specialty gas receptacles with non-operational valves. It sets out practical techniques which have been tried and tested over some years within the Gas Industry.

STAT 11/25 - Work Injury Statistics - Annual Report 2024

Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and Recordable Work Incidents (RWI) Report for 2024.
See Doc 904 for more context.

STAT 012/25 - Road Vehicle Accident Statistics - Annual Report 2024

Annual Report on Road Vehicle Accident Statistics.
See Doc 914 for more context.