Definition of Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Europe: BAT for Air Emission Reduction in the Chemical Industry Sector in Germany

In September 2016, the European Commission started an information exchange with member states, industry associations and NGOs on best available techniques for waste gas treatment in the chemical sector. Aim of the information exchange is the development of a Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document on Common Waste Gas Treatment in the Chemical Sector (WGC BREF).

With this research report, the German Environment Agency (UBA) contributes to the information exchange. The objective of the project was the compilation and assessment of air emission values from installations of the chemical industry sector in Germany, considering related waste gas treatment.