#2026/566UK ETS Lime Benchmark Adjustment for 2027
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This order raises the emissions benchmark used to calculate free UK ETS allowances for lime production installations in England for the 2027 scheme year. The benchmark for lime is changed from 0.725 to 0.798 for that calculation only. The practical effect is that eligible lime producers in England may receive a different free allocation of emissions allowances for 2027. Operators should check how the revised benchmark affects their allocation planning, emissions cost forecasts, and UK ETS compliance budgets.
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Key Changes
- Sets the lime product benchmark at 0.798 instead of 0.725 for 2027 free allocation calculations
- Applies to incumbent lime benchmark sub-installations located in England
- Takes effect on 24 June 2026 and affects calculations for the 2027 UK ETS scheme year
Obligations
What this law requires
For the 2027 scheme year, calculate the preliminary annual number of free UK ETS allowances for incumbent installations in England with a lime product benchmark sub-installation using a lime product benchmark of 0.798 instead of 0.725.