EU Emissions Trading System

Op-Ed: Shipowners at a decarbonization crossroads

By Jonathan Strachan, Chief Technical Officer, Houlder

The shipping industry is navigating uncharted waters as it confronts the complex challenge of decarbonization. A recent qualitative survey by Houlder, the London-based design and engineering consultancy, sheds light on the tough decisions shipowners must make in a rapidly shifting regulatory and political landscape. Jonathan Strachan, Houlder’s Chief Technical Officer, offers insights from his discussions with shipowners grappling with the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/op-ed-shipowners-at-a-decarbonization-crossroads/

Op-Ed: Optimizing maritime efficiency through data insights

By Iebum Shin, Data Analytics Lead, Houlder

As the maritime industry evolves, a range of efficiency technologies—spanning rigid wing sails to air lubrication systems—are being touted as key solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving operational efficiency. However, the real challenge lies in assessing their impact, determining their value, and integrating them effectively into existing fleets. Data analytics, according to Iebum Shin, Data Analytics Lead at Houlder, is the...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/op-ed-optimizing-maritime-efficiency-through-data-insights/

Suspension of EU Carbon Market Not Feasible, Says IETA

  • Complex process could take years
  • No legal basis for temporary suspension
  • Poland seeks suspension as costs soar

Carbon markets industry group the International Emissions Trading Association has dismissed suggestions that the EU Emissions Trading System should be suspended temporarily due to the energy price crisis, reports Platts.

The comments follow recent statements by Poland’s climate and environment minister calling for the EU carbon market to be suspended until it is reformed.

Need for a...

https://mfame.guru/suspension-of-eu-carbon-market-not-feasible-says-ieta/

Και νηολόγια κατά του EU Emissions Trading System στη ναυτιλία

Την αντίθεσή του σχετικά με την πρόσφατη απόφαση της ΕΕ να συμπεριλάβει τη ναυτιλία στο Σύστημα Εμπορίας Εκπομπών (EU ETS) ανακοίνωσε την Πέμπτη 15 Οκτωβρίου το νηολόγιο της Λιβερίας (LISCR).

Η Λιβερία φαίνεται να συμμερίζεται την πρόσφατη θέση του World Shipping Council (WSC), σύμφωνα με την οποία η συμπερίληψη της ναυτιλίας στο EU ETS υπονομεύει τις ήδη υπάρχουσες προσπάθειες και πρωτοβουλίες σχετικά με τη μείωση του περιβαλλοντικού αποτυπώματος από τη ναυτιλία,συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2020/10/18/kai-niologia-kata-tou-eu-emissions-trading-system-sti-naftilia/

EC moves to clarify its ETS decision

European Commission (EC) proposals to extend the European Union’s (EU) Emission Trading System (ETS) to the maritime sector. The proposal will be put out for public consultation and requires an impact assessment to be conducted before legislation can be proposed.

In a vote that took place at the European Parliament last week, 16 September, the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to extend the EU ETS to the maritime sector in advance of an impact assessment or public consultation.

In a...

https://container-news.com/ec-moves-to-clarify-its-ets-decision/