European Vapour Reduction Association an organisation for and by professionals
Off gas treatment in process industry, tank storage and transportation is an important area from environmental perspective and in view of the need of reduction of GHG emissions. In particular in the field of tank storage and tank-based transportation (chemicals and fuels) there is a growing focus on reduction of emissions. For stationary facilities these off gas streams originate from ‘breathing’ of tanks, cleaning for maintenance and loading/unloading. For mobile facilities (shipping, road transportation) these emissions originate from tank degassing in view of change of load or from cleaning for maintenance.
Uncontrolled emissions of product vapors into the atmosphere from shipping are a long existing problem in urban and rural areas. In particular in the field of ship tank degassing the level of regulation and control has developed strongly in recent years, this both at national and at European level. With the new attestation of unloading for tanker shipping, i.e. a banning of venting for inland waterway vessels a significant next step will become reality.
From 1 July 2024 and 1 October 2024 onwards (for The Netherlands and the countries Germany, Belgium, France, Luxemburg and Switzerland, respectively) a ban on uncontrolled venting will be introduced.
Developers, Manufacturers and Service Providers in the field of vapor and odor processing, have combined forces in the “European Vapor Reduction Association” (EVRA).
EVRA is a joint initiative of European Service Providers in the field of degassing and emission reduction. It serves as a platform where members share knowledge, interpret developments and reinforce each other. In addition, EVRA takes position as focal point for the industry in discussions with regional, national and European governments and businesses to advise on regulations, standards and network development.
News & Updates!
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Binnenvaart lijkt nieuwe ontgassingsverboden na te leven
Nieuwsbericht | 04-11-2024 | 08:50 4 maanden na de uitbreiding van het verbod op varend ontgassen constateert de Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT) dat de…
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Ontgassing van binnenvaartschepen melden
Ziet u een binnenvaarttankschip varen en vermoedt u dat het schip gasresten lost in de buitenlucht? Voor heel veel stoffen is dit verboden. Het mag…
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EVRA is...
A joint Initiative of European Service Providers in Degassing and Emission reduction.
Joint Platform
EVRA for members to share Legislation, Knowledge and development.
Joint Knowledge
EVRA serves as a working instrument and key Player for both Industry and Authorities.
Members Preferred
EVRA has a members section on the website for advise on Legislation, Standardization, Authorities and Industry.

EVRA activities in support of individual members
as well as the degassing industry as a whole:
• Knowledge sharing
• QHSE
• Focal point for authorities
• Representation Branche
• Development degassing network for inland shipping
European Vapour Reduction Association (EVRA)
Scheveningseweg 8,
2517 KT The Hague, The Netherlands
Association board
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Bob Busser
Chair
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Jan Arie Smit
Treasurer
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Jan van den Berg
Secretary
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