More businesses may need to adapt to regulations by 2030
With the recent revision of the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), stricter requirements for emissions and industrial water treatment are being imposed.
Businesses must use BAT-approved technology
The directive increases focus on the environmental impact of industries and requires businesses to implement technology that complies with Best Available Technology (BAT) standards.
We are ready with water treatment technology that meets these requirements. This is already being used by several operators.
– MivaMag is already operational at 18 companies continually adapting to future requirements, says Robert Tarasz, CEO of Mivanor, and adds:
– The solution we have developed is designed to remove pollutants from various types of water, including process water and challenging wastewater types.
– A step in the right direction
According to the Norwegian government, companies covered by the IED must, by 2030, develop plans for transitioning to a sustainable, clean, circular, and climate-neutral economy by 2050.
Robert believes the increased focus on water treatment for high-emission businesses is a step in the right direction but notes that many struggle with navigating thresholds and regulations.
– We frequently receive inquiries from operators wanting to test their water. This shows that more actors take water treatment seriously and want to address their emissions.
– But if all businesses are to contribute to a circular, climate-neutral economy by 2050, there’s still a long way to go, says Robert.
Underestimating the time needed
He believes many underestimate the time and effort required to start water treatment, as solutions need to be customized for each client.
– We conduct small-scale trials, review historical water analysis data against emission permits, assess required capacity and space needs, and create a final design.
– There can also be long delivery times for certain components, which can impact how quickly one can get started.
– waiting too long could cost more
Mivanor’s sales and project engineer, Anders Are, warns that waiting too long to implement water treatment could become costly for companies subject to these requirements.
– We’ve seen cases where delays in water treatment result in daily fines, and in the worst cases, temporary operational shutdowns.
He concludes:
– Starting the process early is wise, as finding a tailored treatment solution can take time.
