What is definition of BAT?
BAT stands for Best Available Technology. BAT exists for non-ferrous metals production (aluminum) pursuant the EU directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC). The Fjarðaál plant is being designed to meet all published BAT standards. Additional details may be found at the following IPPC web site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ippc/ • Is the impact on the sea less by choosing tall stacks rather than wet scrubbing? Reducing the potential impact on the fjord is the primary reason Fjarðaál has chosen to control SO2 emissions by using tall stacks. Fjarðaál is designing the plant to achieve zero process water discharge into the fjord, which will minimize risk of long-term impacts to the quality of water in the fjord. • If new regulations are set with stricter requirements regarding emissions etc. what happens to the EOP? According to the Icelandic regulation on Environmental Operating Permits No. 785/1999, the EOP shall be revised every four years. If new regulatio
