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Division A Scope

United Kingdom

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Each operator shall consider for each activity from which N2O emissions result, all sources emitting N2O from production processes, including where N2O emissions from production are channelled through any abatement equipment. This includes any of the following:

(a) nitric acid production

  • N2O emissions from the catalytic oxidation of ammonia and/or from the NOx/N2O abatement units;

    • (b) adipic acid production

  • N2O emissions including from the oxidation reaction, any direct process venting and/or any emissions control equipment;

    • (c) glyoxal and glyoxylic acid production

  • N2O emissions including from the process reactions, any direct process venting and/or any emissions control equipment;

    • (d) caprolactam production

  • N2O emissions including from the process reactions, any direct process venting and/or any emissions control equipment.

    • These provisions shall not apply to any N2O emissions from the combustion of fuels.