Marine fuel rules could cost billions, analysts say

On 21 August 2012 EurActiv reported that European Union vigorous effort to reduce pollution from ships will require from the shipping companies billions worth investment on filter technology and from refineries on upgrades to produce cleaner fuels. Industries claim that the cost is far too big.

ESO: Background information: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the review of the implementation of Directive 1999/32/EC related to the Sulphur Content of Certain Liquid Fuels and on further pollutant emission reduction from maritime transport http://www.europeansources.info/record/communication-from-the-commission-to-the-european-parliament-the-council-the-european-economic-and-social-committee-and-the-committee-of-the-regions-on-the-review-of-the-implementation-of-directive/

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