Emissions Trading
System for Stationary Installations
Obligations for Stationary Installations- A Streamlined Path to Compliance
The EU ETS provides a clear and structured approach for operators of stationary installations. The key steps are:
Step 1: Obtaining a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Permit
An operator of an installation performing an activity listed in Annex I of the EU ETS Directive, resulting in specified emissions must obtain a greenhouse gas emissions permit from the relevant national competent authority.
Step 2: Preparing a Monitoring Plan
The operator shall develop and submit a comprehensive monitoring plan that outlines the approach to monitoring emissions, following the relevant EU rules and guidelines.
Step 3: Monitoring and Reporting Emissions
The operator shall monitor emissions annually, prepare a report, and have it verified by an independent, accredited verifier. Deadlines apply for the submission of annual emissions reports.
Step 4: Surrendering Allowances
Based on reported and verified emissions, the operator shall surrender the corresponding number of allowances to maintain compliance with the EU ETS.
Allocation for Phase IV (2021-2030)
Free Allocations
Free allocation of allowances to stationary installations is governed by harmonised EU-wide rules. The respective free allocations for the local installations currently permitted under the EU ETS are hereby published in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 2003/87/EC, and are as follows:
Installation Name | Permit Number | Operator | Annual Free Allocation |
Marsa Power Station | MT-1 | Enemalta plc | 0 |
Delimara Power Station | MT-2 | Enemalta plc | 0 |
D4 Power Plant | MT-3 | Electrogas Malta Ltd | 0 |
D3 Power Plant | MT-4 | D3PG Ltd | 0 |
Notification by Malta of the optional exclusion of installations emitting less than 2,500 tonnes
In accordance with Article 27a of Directive 2003/87/EC, the Maltese Government is excluding Marsa Power Station (MT-1) from the EU ETS by virtue of emitting less than 2 500 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent, in each of the three years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
The exclusion is subject to the following conditions:
That the operator of the installation retains arrangements for the monitoring of emissions to assess whether the installation emits 2,500 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, disregarding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year, and report annually to the competent authority;
That if the installation emits 2,500 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, disregarding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year, the installation will be reintroduced into the EU ETS, in accordance with Article 27a, paragraph 2; and,
The Government of Malta retains the right to revoke, at any time, such exclusion and reintroduce the installation into the EU ETS, in accordance with Article 27a, paragraph 2, even if calendar year emissions are below 2,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Contact Us
For inquiries related to the EU ETS for stationary installations, please contact the Climate Action Authority:
Email: ets.caa@climateaction.gov.mt
Phone: +356 23850500
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