Coal Combustion Products in Europe - Development and Trends

In 2007 more than 61 million tonnes of power plant by-products were produced in Europe (EU 25). The utilisation of power plant products is influenced by environmental legislation and market liberalisation. An overview on the production and utilisation of power plant by-products in Europe is given with a focus on the further development based on the new general frame directive (definition "by-product" and "end of waste characteristics" and REACH regulation). Revision and up-dating of technical standards is being discussed.