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European Regulations European Regulations (coal, CO2 emissions) (coal, CO2 emissions) Regional Office of Silesia in Brussels Jerzy Buzek, Member of the European Parliament Member of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee Member of the Climate Change Committee Rapporteur of the 7FP for R&D in the EU Rapporteur of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) 10.06.2008, Brussels
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Regional Office of Silesia in Brussels
Jerzy Buzek, Member of the European ParliamentMember of the Industry, Research and Energy CommitteeMember of the Climate Change CommitteeRapporteur of the 7FP for R&D in the EURapporteur of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)
10.06.2008, Brussels
IPCC 4IPCC 4thth Assessment Report (2007) Assessment Report (2007)
Continued GHG emissions at or above current
rates would cause further warming and induce
many changes in the global climate system during
the 21st century that would very likely be larger
than those observed during the 20th century.
Predicted Future Global WarmingPredicted Future Global Warming
•Global Temperature •Global CO2 Emissions
•Source: IPCC 2007
2005 2015 2030
Gt rank Gt rank Gt rank
US 5.8 1 6.4 2 6.9 2
China 5.1 2 8.6 1 11.4 1
Russia 1.5 3 1.8 4 2.0 4
Japan 1.2 4 1.3 5 1.2 5
India 1.1 5 1.8 3 3.3 3
• China overtook the US to become the largest emitter in 2007, while India becomes the third-largest by 2015
WEO 2007 Reference Scenario:WEO 2007 Reference Scenario:World’s Top Five CO2 EmittersWorld’s Top Five CO2 Emitters
The Kyoto ProtocolThe Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement made under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992
It concerns reducing Greenhouse gases that cause climate change
It was agreed on 11 December 1997 at the 3rd Conference of the Parties to the treaty when they met in Kyoto
It entered into force on 16 February 2005
The Kyoto Protocol now covers more than 170 countries globally
Countries that ratify this protocol commit to reducing their emissions of carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases (GHG), or engaging in emissions trading if they maintain or increase emissions of these gases
The United Nations Climate Change The United Nations Climate Change ConferenceConference::
- - Poznań, December 2008 (COP14)Poznań, December 2008 (COP14)- - Copenhagen, December 2009 (COP15)Copenhagen, December 2009 (COP15)
Deadline for the Deadline for the
negotiations of the Post – negotiations of the Post –
Kyoto ProtocolKyoto Protocol
Primary resources:Primary resources:
Energy demands: doubling in 30 – 40 years
The goals for the EU:
security of supply
environmental protection (climate change)
competitive costs (Lisbon Agenda)
Renewables, Fossil Fuels, Nuclear(coal, oil, gas)
UE- Leader in mitigating global warming
Presidency Conclusions, Council March 2007
20% share of renewable energy
20% share of renewable energy
Targets for 2020Targets for 2020
20% energy savings20% energy savings20% reduction of GHG emissions
20% reduction of GHG emissions
• PROPOSAL published 23 January 2008
• Main components• Directive – Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)• Decision – Effort Sharing (non ETS)• Directive – Carbon Capture & Storage• Directive – Renewable Energy Sources• Guidelines on State Aid for Env Protection
Climate and Energy PackageClimate and Energy Package
CONSEQUENCES:
• Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET – Plan)• Negotiations in the Council and European Parliament
− 2008-2009− EC intension: have it adopted before EP elections and
new European Commission
Climate and Energy PackageClimate and Energy Package
Way of introduction:Way of introduction:
Carbon emissions costs
New low – carbon technologies
Emission Trading System (ETS)Emission Trading System (ETS)
Successes of the EU ETS Demonstrates EU “leadership” of climate change Puts a price on carbon Stimulated the development of JI/CDM and the resulting
transfer of technology to developing/emerging countries Problems with the EU ETS
Another cost of “doing business in Europe” “Indirect impacts”, especially on energy intensive
industries
How important is the long-term carbon price How important is the long-term carbon price (e.g. in 2020) for new investments in your (e.g. in 2020) for new investments in your
industry?industry?
0 % 20 % 40 % 60 %
No importance
Influencing calculation, but notdecisive
Decisive factor
385 respondents – all from companies buying/selling/holding EUAs or CERs
Hydrogen and fuel cellsHydrogen and fuel cells
Renewable electricity generationRenewable electricity generation
Renewable fuel productionRenewable fuel production
CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero
emission power generation
CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero
emission power generation
Smart energy networksSmart energy networks
Energy savings and energy efficiency
Energy savings and energy efficiency
Knowledge for energy policy makingKnowledge for energy policy making
Clean coal technologiesClean coal technologies
Renewables for heating and cooling
Renewables for heating and cooling
FP 7 – Proposed Priority Topics in EnergyFP 7 – Proposed Priority Topics in Energy
The Strategic Energy Technology The Strategic Energy Technology PlanPlan
Strengthening European energy research capacities through
European Industrial Initiatives
European Energy Research Alliance
Reinforced international cooperation
The SET-Plan: an effective implementation needed
European Industrial Initiatives (EIIs):
1. European Wind Initiative
2. Solar Europe Initiative
3. Bio-energy Europe Initiative
4. European CO2 capture, transport and storage initiative
5. European electricity grid initiative
6. Sustainable nuclear fission initiative
7. EP proposition to include: 12 CCS demonstration projects, the so-called EU-Flagship Programme
Technology Map for the SET-PlanTechnology Map for the SET-Plan
Carbon Capture and StorageCarbon Capture and StorageFlagship Programme of the EUFlagship Programme of the EU
CaptureTransport
Storage
85-90%
COAL IS THERE !
Integrated hydrogen genaration from fossil fuels, biomass and wind
The Energy and Climate PackageBinding Targets:20% renewables, 20% GHG reduction, 20% energy savings, biofuels
Benefits:Large scale innovation in the energy sector
Energy security: reduction of oil and gas import of €50 billion per year (at $61 per barrel of oil)
Costs:Direct cost: increased energy and non CO2 mitigation cost to meet both targets domestically: 0.6% of GDP in 2020, or some €90 billion
Way of introduction:Emission costs + new technologies
SUMMARYSUMMARY
10.06.2008, Brussels
THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR YOUR FOR YOUR
ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!!!Jerzy Buzek, Member of the European Parliament
Rapporteur of the 7FP for R&D in the EURapporteur of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)
Regional Office of Silesia in Brussels
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