Emissions of NMVOOC. 1990-2004 (preliminary figures)
Emissions from oil loading halved
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In 2004, emissions of volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) amounted to 266 000 tonnes. This is more than 30 per cent less than in 2001, when emissions peaked. The decrease is mainly due to measures implemented to reduce emissions from loading and storing of crude oil on the continental shelf.
These are the findings in new preliminary figures from Statistics Norway and the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority.
NMVOC down by 34 000 tonnes
In 2004, emissions of volatile organic compounds except methane (NMVOC) were 266 000 tonnes. This is a decrease of 34 000 tonnes, or 11 per cent, compared with the previous year. Loading and storing of crude oil accounted for approximately half of the emissions in 2004, and these sources also saw the largest reduction in emissions. Vapour recovery at onshore plants, lower gasoline sales and more cars with catalytic converters also contributed to lower emissions in 2004. This is has been an ongoing trend for several years.
Emissions from oil loading halved
Emissions from offshore loading and storing of crude oil have been halved since 2001. The emission reductions are due to emission permits issued by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority. According to the permits, 95 per cent of the oil must be loaded with NMVOC reducing technology by the end of 2007.
NMVOC target achievable
According to the Gothenburg Protocol, the emissions should not exceed 195 000 tonnes in 2010. This means that it is necessary to reduce emissions by a further 27 per cent to meet the obligation. According to the Government's Environmental Policy and the State of the Environment it is expected that the emissions will be below the emission ceilings in the Gothenburg protocol in 2010.
| Emission ceiling 2010 according to the Gothenburg Protocol. Status 2004 and prognosis 2010. Tonnes (per cent) |
| Component | Emissions 1990 | Emissions 2004 | Emission ceiling 2010 | Prognosis 2010 | Necessary reduction 2003-2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ) | 223 878 | 221 407 | 156 000 | 200 800 | 65 000 tonnes (30 per cent) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NMVOC | 294 529 | 266 208 | 195 000 | 168 800 | 71 000 tonnes (27 per cent) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ammonia (NH 3 ) | 20 375 | 22 513 | 23 000 | 23 600 | Emission ceiling reached at the moment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source:
Emission inventory from Statistics Norway and Norwegian Pollution Control Authority.
Source for the prognosis: The White Paper "Perspektivmeldingen" (St. meld. nr. 8 2004-2005). |
New obligation on Constitution Day
The Gothenburg Protocol enters into force on 17 May 2005. According to the Gothenburg Protocol, Norway is committed to ensuring that emissions do not exceed the limits set for sulphur dioxide (SO2 ), nitrogen oxides (NOX), ammonia (NH3 ) and volatile organic compounds (NMVOC). The emission ceilings have been negotiated based on critical loads for acid rain and ground-level ozone.
Emission figures for nitrogen oxides and ammonia were published on 5 April 2005. Figures for sulphur dioxide will be published on 22 June 2005.
See more emission figures in StatBank .
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