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In particular Italy pointed out that, because of their physical structure, emulsions should be considered as having two parts: one ‘active’, made up of hydrocarbons (diesel or fuel oil) and as such capable of producing energy following carburation or combustion; the other completely ‘passive’, made up of water, which is present for the purpose of reducing polluting emissions by comparison with diesel or fuel oil used in the pure state.
Predvsem je poudarila, da bi bilo treba emulzije zaradi njihove fizične strukture obravnavati, kot da so iz dveh delov: iz „aktivnega“, ki ga sestavljajo ogljikovodiki (dizelsko gorivo ali kurilno olje) in lahko kot takšen proizvaja energijo po uplinjenju ali zgorevanju, in iz popolnoma „pasivnega“, ki ga sestavlja voda, navzoča zaradi zmanjšanja emisije onesnaževal v primerjavi z dizelskim gorivom ali kurilnim oljem, uporabljenim v čistem stanju.
The water present in the emulsions also absorbs energy during the heating process and is transformed into steam.
Voda, ki je navzoča v emulzijah, tudi absorbira energijo med procesom segrevanja in se preoblikuje v paro.
Such emulsions are therefore products with specific characteristics that are different from traditional petroleum products.
Zato so takšne emulzije proizvodi s posebnimi značilnostmi, ki se razlikujejo od tradicionalnih naftnih proizvodov.
Italy emphasized that the water is only temporarily present in the preparation for the purpose of improving combustion with a consequent reduction in polluting emissions and environmental benefits.
Italija je poudarila, da je voda zgolj začasno navzoča pri pripravi na izboljšanje zgorevanja, posledično pa zmanjšuje emisije onesnaževal in koristi okolju.
Italy has notified the measure to the Commission and its entry into force is subject to the Commission’s approval, so Italy has complied with its obligations under Article 88(3) of the EC Treaty.
Italija je ukrep priglasila Komisiji, njegov začetek veljavnosti pa je odvisen od odobritve Komisije, in tako je Italija izpolnila svoje obveznosti v skladu s členom 88(3) Pogodbe ES.
Since Italy notified the aid for the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006, this assessment concerns only this period and is without prejudice to the measure Italy applied in the past.
Ker je Italija priglasila pomoč za obdobje od 1. januarja 2006 do 31. decembra 2006, ta ocena zadeva samo to obdobje in ne posega v ukrep, ki ga je Italija uporabljala v preteklosti.
According to Article 87 of the EC Treaty, State aid is (a) any aid granted by a Member State or through State resources (b) which distorts competition (c) by favouring certain undertakings, (d) insofar as it affects trade between Member States.
V skladu s členom 87 Pogodbe ES je državna pomoč (a) vsaka pomoč, dodeljena s strani države članice ali iz državnih sredstev, (b) ki izkrivlja konkurenco (c) z dajanjem prednosti določenim podjetjem, (d) če vpliva na trgovino med državami članicami.
The aim of this measure is to compensate the emulsions producers for part of their production costs; the measure therefore favours certain undertakings and the production of certain goods.
Namen tega ukrepa je proizvajalcem emulzij nadomestiti del njihovih proizvodnih stroškov; ukrep torej daje prednost določenim podjetjem in proizvodnji določenega blaga.
Excise tax reduction is granted from State resources because by reducing the tax burden on the products the State forgoes revenue.
Zmanjšanje trošarine je zagotovljeno iz državnih sredstev, ker se država z zmanjšanjem davčne obremenitve na proizvode odreče prihodku.
The measure is selective because emulsions production requires specific know-how and specific equipment and the emulsions are sold to a limited number of customers.
Ukrep je selektiven, ker proizvodnja emulzij zahteva specifično znanje in izkušnje ter posebno opremo, emulzije pa se prodajajo omejenemu številu kupcev.
Therefore, the entry costs into the emulsions market are high.
Zato so vstopni stroški na trgu emulzij visoki.
Reducing tax rates for emulsions gives an advantage to only a limited number of emulsions producers.
Zmanjšanje davčnih stopenj za emulzije zagotavlja prednost le omejenemu številu proizvajalcev emulzij.
In consequence of the tax rebates, the prices for emulsions can be lowered to a level that is competitive with fossil fuels.
Z znižanji davka je mogoče cene emulzij zmanjšati na raven, ki je konkurenčna fosilnim gorivom.
Since emulsions serve as a substitute for fossil fuels, this advantage may distort competition in the EU internal market.
Ker se emulzije uporabljajo kot nadomestek za fosilna goriva, lahko ta prednost izkrivi konkurenco na notranjem trgu EU.
As fuels are tradeable internationally, the measure is also likely to affect trade between Member States and therefore constitutes State aid pursuant to Article 87(1) of the EC Treaty.
Ker je z gorivi mogoče trgovati na mednarodni ravni, bo ukrep verjetno vplival tudi na trgovino med državami članicami in zato pomeni državno pomoč v skladu s členom 87(1) Pogodbe ES.
Exemption under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty
Izvzetje po členu 87(3)(c) Pogodbe ES
Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty provides an exemption from the general rule of incompatibility with the common market as stated in paragraph (1) of that Article for aid to facilitate the development of certain economic activities or of certain economic areas, where such aid does not adversely affect trading conditions to an extent contrary to the common interest.
Člen 87(3)(c) Pogodbe ES za pomoč določa izvzetje iz splošnega pravila nezdružljivosti s skupnim trgom, kot je navedeno v odstavku (1) navedenega člena, da bi pospešili razvoj določenih gospodarskih dejavnosti ali določenih gospodarskih področij, na katerih takšna pomoč nima škodljivega učinka na pogoje trgovanja v obsegu, ki je nasproten skupnemu interesu.
The proposed aid measures are designed to enhance the use of environmentally friendly fuels in order to reduce pollutant emissions, including particulates, and slightly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Predlagani ukrepi pomoči so namenjeni povečanju uporabe okolju prijaznih goriv, da bi zmanjšali emisije onesnaževal, vključno z delci, in nekoliko zmanjšali emisije toplogrednih plinov.
The Commission notes that the reduction of these gases and the reduction of pollutant emissions have been encouraged since 1985 by numerous Community measures [11], the most recent overview being the Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution [12].
Komisija ugotavlja, da je bilo zmanjšanje teh plinov in emisij onesnaževal od leta 1985 spodbujeno s številnimi ukrepi Skupnosti [11], nazadnje s Tematsko strategijo o onesnaževanju zraka [12].
The objectives of the present scheme are in line with EU policy in this sector.
Cilji sedanjega programa so skladni s politiko EU v tem sektorju.
The measure therefore contains a clear environmental benefit.
Zato ukrep vsebuje jasno korist za okolje.
This was also confirmed by the Auto-Oil II programme [15].
To je potrdil tudi program Auto-Oil II [15].
The Commission recalls that emulsion fuels have been shown to result in a 59 % reduction in particulates, a 6 % reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and a 32 % reduction in carbon monoxide (CO) (actual reductions depend on the waterdiesel ratio).
Komisija opozarja, da je bilo za emulzijska goriva dokazano, da za 59 % zmanjšujejo emisije delcev, za 6 % emisije dušikovega oksida (NOx) in za 32 % emisije ogljikovega dioksida (CO) (dejansko zmanjšanje je odvisno od razmerja med vodo in dizelskim gorivom).
Other tests and studies have reported minor reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Drugi testi in študije poročajo o manjših zmanjšanjih emisij toplogrednih plinov.
These benefits are fully in line with Community environmental policy.
Te koristi so popolnoma v skladu z okoljsko politiko Skupnosti.
According to section E.3.3 of the Community Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection [16] (the Environmental Aid Guidelines), operating aid for the production of renewable energy will usually be allowable.
V skladu z razdelkom E.3.3 Smernic Skupnosti o državni pomoči za varstvo okolja [16] (Smernice o okoljski pomoči) bo pomoč za tekoče poslovanje pri proizvodnji obnovljive energije običajno dopustna.
The Commission takes the view that such aid qualifies for special treatment because of the difficulties these sources of energy have sometimes encountered in competing effectively with conventional sources.
Komisija meni, da je takšna pomoč primerna za posebno obravnavo zaradi težav, s katerimi so se ti viri energije včasih srečevali pri učinkovitem tekmovanju s konvencionalnimi viri.
Point 6 of the Environmental Aid Guidelines defines renewable energy in the same way as Directive 2001/77/EC.
Točka 6 Smernic o okoljski pomoči opredeljuje obnovljivo energijo enako kot Direktiva 2001/77/ES.
As explained above, the emulsions do not fall within this definition.
Kakor je bilo razloženo zgoraj, ta opredelitev ne zajema emulzij.
For the following reasons, however, the Commission considers that the notified aid can be assessed by analogy with point E.3.3. of the Environmental Aid Guidelines:
Vendar pa Komisija zaradi naslednjih razlogov meni, da je priglašeno pomoč mogoče oceniti analogno s točko E.3.3 Smernic o okoljski pomoči:
As explained in paragraph 31 above, the scheme is in line with Community policy objectives and it adds to the improvement of environment.
Kot je razloženo v zgornjem odstavku 31, je program skladen s cilji politike Skupnosti in prispeva k izboljšanju okolja.
The emulsions face similar difficulties as fuels derived from renewable energy sources (e.g. biofuels) in competing effectively with fuel from conventional sources: namely high (initial) production costs, lack of accommodating infrastructure in the distribution chain and lack of users with appropriately adapted combustion systems in their vehicles.
Emulzije se pri uspešnem tekmovanju z gorivi iz konvencionalnih virov spopadajo s podobnimi težavami kot goriva, pridobljena iz obnovljivih virov energije (npr. biogoriva): z visokimi (začetnimi) proizvodnimi stroški, pomanjkanjem ustrezne infrastrukture v distribucijski verigi in pomanjkanjem uporabnikov z ustrezno prilagojenimi sistemi zgorevanja v njihovih vozilih.
Distortion of competition with respect to conventional fuels will be relatively limited given the strong position conventional fuels still have on the market and given the limited number of emulsions users.
Izkrivljanje konkurence za konvencionalna goriva bo relativno omejeno glede na močan položaj, ki ga na trgu še vedno imajo konvencionalna goriva, in omejeno število uporabnikov emulzij.
Distortions of trading conditions with respect to conventional fuels will also be limited because of specific transport and storage needs of emulsions, e.g. the need for periodical reprocessing.
Tudi izkrivljanja pogojev trgovanja za konvencionalna goriva bodo omejena zaradi specifičnih potreb pri prevozu in skladiščenju emulzij, npr. potrebe po redni ponovni obdelavi.
Italy will submit monitoring reports that will enable the Commission to assess the application of the scheme.
Italija bo predložila poročila o spremljanju, ki bodo Komisiji omogočila, da oceni uporabo programa.
According to point 56 of the Environmental Aid Guidelines, operating aid for the production of renewable energy may be allowable.
V skladu s točko 56 Smernic o okoljski pomoči bi pomoč za tekoče poslovanje pri proizvodnji obnovljive energije lahko bila dopustna.
Point 56 of the Environmental Aid Guidelines provides for aid to cover the difference between the costs of producing energy from renewable energy sources (in the present case emulsions) and the market price of that energy.
Točka 56 Smernic o okoljski pomoči določa pomoč za pokritje razlike med stroški proizvajanja energije iz obnovljivih virov energije (v tem primeru emulzij) in tržno ceno te energije.
This implies that the production costs of emulsions, after taking into account the aid, should not show any overcompensation, i.e. should not be below the market price of comparable energy obtained from fossil energy sources for which no aid is granted.
To pomeni, da proizvodni stroški emulzij, po upoštevanju pomoči, ne bi smeli kazati nikakršne prekomerne kompenzacije, tj. ne bi smeli biti pod tržno ceno primerljive energije, pridobljene iz fosilnih energetskih virov, za katere ni odobrene nobene pomoči.
Italy supplied production cost calculations based on the data for 2006.
Italija je predložila izračune proizvodnih stroškov na podlagi podatkov za leto 2006.
The main factor determining the production costs of emulsions is the price of the raw materials (e.g. surfactant and antifreeze) that must be added to fossil fuels and water.
Glavni dejavnik določanja proizvodnih stroškov emulzij je cena surovin (npr. površinsko aktivne snovi in sredstva proti zamrznitvi), ki jih je treba dodati fosilnim gorivom in vodi.
Further costs are logistics costs such as storage in special tanks and transport in dedicated lorries.
Sledijo logistični stroški, kot so stroški shranjevanja v posebnih rezervoarjih in prevoza v namenskih tovornjakih.
In addition to the production costs it has to be taken into consideration that, due to the lower energy value of emulsions in comparison to fossil fuels, the consumption of emulsions is estimated to be 10 % higher.
Poleg proizvodnih stroškov je treba upoštevati tudi dejstvo, da se zaradi nižje energetske vrednosti emulzij v primerjavi s fosilnimi gorivi ocenjuje, da bo poraba emulzij 10 % višja.
Furthermore, using emulsions imposes additional operating costs on consumers (e.g. cleaning tanks and recirculation systems).
Poleg tega nalaga uporaba emulzij uporabnikom dodatne operativne stroške (npr. čiščenje rezervoarjev in sistemov za rekuperacijo proizvoda).
The calculations of total emulsions production costs include a fair profit margin of 5 %.
Izračuni skupnih stroškov pri proizvodnji emulzij vključujejo pošteno 5-odstotno profitno maržo.
The market price of fossil fuels reported by Italy for comparisons with gas oil emulsions is an average of the prices of gas oil over the first 15 days of March 2006 [17].
Tržna cena fosilnih goriv, ki jo je navedla Italija za primerjave z emulzijami plinskega olja, je povprečje cen plinskega olja v prvih 15 dneh marca 2006 [17].
From the table below, which is based on the information provided by Italy, it is clear that the aid enables producers to sell the emulsions at a price that is just sufficient to compete with fossil fuels.
Spodnja tabela, ki temelji na informacijah, ki jih je zagotovila Italija, jasno kaže, da pomoč proizvajalcem omogoča prodajo emulzij po ceni, ki še ravno zadošča, da so konkurenčne fosilnim gorivom.
In order to avoid overcompensation during the entire period of the scheme, Italy has undertaken to monitor changes in fossil fuel prices and emulsions production costs every six months.
Da bi se izognili prekomerni kompenzaciji v celotnem obdobju programa, se je Italija zavezala, da bo vsakih šest mesecev spremljala spremembe cen fosilnih goriv in proizvodnih stroškov emulzij.
Where the difference between the production costs of emulsions and the reference price of fossil fuels exceeds the value of the reduction, Italy will adjust the tax rebate to avoid overcompensation.
Kadar bo razlika med proizvodnimi stroški emulzij in referenčno ceno fosilnih goriv presegla vrednost znižanja, bo Italija prilagodila znižanje davka, da bi se izognila prekomerni kompenzaciji.
Water emulsions with:
Vodne emulzije s:
gas oil, used in transport
plinskim oljem, uporabljenim za prevoz
gas oil, used for heating
plinskim oljem, uporabljenim za ogrevanje
low sulphur heavy fuel for heating
težkim kurilnim oljem z nizko vsebnostjo žvepla, uporabljenim za ogrevanje
Raw materials:
Surovine:
Fossil fuel
Fosilno gorivo
Deionised water
Deionizirana voda
Surfactant and research amortization
Amortizacija za površinsko aktivno snov in raziskave
Antifreeze
Sredstvo proti zamrznitvi
Cetane improver
Dodatki za višji cetan
Bactericide
Baktericid
Logistics costs:
Logistični stroški:
Storage in tanks
Shranjevanje v rezervoarjih
Transport in special lorries
Prevoz v posebnih tovornjakih
Other costs (extraordinary)
Drugi stroški (izredni)
Production costs
Proizvodni stroški
Total costs: sum from A to J
Skupni stroški: vsota od A do J
Profit margin: 5 % of K
Profitna marža: 5 % od K
Total, excluding taxes: K + L
Skupaj, brez davkov: K + L
Emulsion excise tax
Trošarina na emulzije
Energy content adjustment factor: 10 % of (M + N)
Faktor prilagoditve energijske vsebnosti goriva: 10 % od (M + N)
Extra operating costs
Izredni operativni stroški
Emulsions end price excl. VAT: (M + N + O + P)
Končna cena emulzij brez DDV: (M + N + O + P)
Fossil fuels end price excl. VAT [18]
Končna cena fosilnih goriv brez DDV [18]:
Difference (R – S) [19]
Razlika (R – S) [19]
The Commission thus comes to the conclusion that the aid is restricted to covering the difference between the cost of producing energy from renewable energy sources and the market price of that energy and that there is no overcompensation within the meaning of the Environmental Aid Guidelines.
Komisija tako ugotavlja, da je pomoč omejena na pokritje razlike med stroški proizvajanja energije iz obnovljivih virov energije in tržno ceno te energije ter da ni prekomerne kompenzacije v smislu Smernic o okoljski pomoči.
As the measure concerns an excise tax rebate for an energy product, the Commission also assessed it with respect to the Energy Tax Directive.
Ker ukrep zadeva znižanje trošarine za energent, ga je Komisija ocenila tudi glede Direktive o davku na energijo.
The Energy Tax Directive lays down minimum levels of taxation for energy products.
Direktiva o davku na energijo določa minimalne stopnje obdavčitve za energente.
As far as fuel blends are concerned, the minimum levels are applicable to final products.
Pri mešanicah goriv se minimalne stopnje uporabljajo za končne proizvode.
In order to implement policies appropriate to national circumstances, the Energy Tax Directive allows Member States to apply exemptions and tax rebates when they are not detrimental to the proper functioning of the internal market and do not result in a distortion of competition.
Zaradi izvajanja politik, ki ustrezajo nacionalnim okoliščinam, Direktiva o davku na energijo dovoljuje državam članicam, da uporabijo oprostitve in znižanja davkov, kadar ti niso škodljivi za pravilno delovanje notranjega trga in nimajo za posledico izkrivljanja konkurence.
In principle Article 5 of the Energy Tax Directive allows Member States to reduce tax rates of final fuel products from the normal rate to a level not lower than the minimum level of taxation in certain cases, e.g. when there is an improvement in the quality of the fuels.
Člen 5 Direktive o davku na energijo načeloma omogoča državam članicam, da znižajo davčne stopnje končnih proizvodov goriva z običajne stopnje na stopnjo, ki ni nižja od minimalne stopnje obdavčitve v določenih primerih, npr. kadar gre za izboljšanje kakovosti goriv.
Article 16 allows Member States to apply an exemption or reduced rate of taxation to the renewable and to the water part of the blend.
Člen 16 omogoča državam članicam, da uporabijo oprostitev ali znižano stopnjo obdavčitve za obnovljiv in vodni del mešanice.
In order to apply Article 5 as justification for tax rebates, emulsions must be fuels with improved quality in comparison to corresponding fossil fuels.
Da bi člen 5 uporabili kot utemeljitev za znižanja davkov, morajo biti emulzije goriva z izboljšano kakovostjo v primerjavi z ustreznimi fosilnimi gorivi.
The information provided by Italy and the comments of the third parties clearly prove that adding water to fossil fuel changes its physical characteristics and brings environmental benefits.
Informacije, ki jih je zagotovila Italija, in pripombe tretjih strank jasno dokazujejo, da dodajanje vode fosilnemu gorivu spremeni njegove fizične značilnosti in prinese koristi za okolje.
After adding water the fuel changes with regard to its appearance, density, viscosity and caloric value.
Po dodajanju vode se spremenijo videz, gostota, viskoznost in kalorična vrednost goriva.
The presence of water improves the combustion quality and results in less polluting emissions of PM particulates, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide.
Navzočnost vode izboljša kakovost zgorevanja in ima za posledico manj emisij onesnaževal, kot so delci, dušikovi oksidi in ogljikov dioksid.
Therefore emulsions can be treated as an improvement in the quality of fossil fuels as such.
Zato je mogoče emulzije obravnavati kot izboljšanje kakovosti samih fosilnih goriv.
Applying Article 5 to emulsions allows reduction of the excise tax rate to the minimum level specified in the Energy Tax Directive.
Uporaba člena 5 za emulzije omogoča znižanje stopnje trošarine na minimalno stopnjo, določeno v Direktivi o davku na energijo.
In the case of gas oil emulsions used as motor fuel, Italy makes use of Article 16 and, starting from the Community minimum level of taxation of EUR 302, exempts the water part of the blend.
V primeru emulzij s plinskim oljem, ki se uporabljajo kot motorno gorivo, uporablja Italija člen 16 in, izhajajoč iz minimalne stopnje obdavčitve v Skupnosti, ki je 302 EUR, izvzema vodni del mešanice.
Therefore the final tax for these emulsions is 15 % below the minimum tax rate and it amounts to EUR 256,7.
Zato je končni davek za te emulzije 15 % pod minimalno davčno stopnjo in znaša 256,7 EUR.
The Commission finds that, in the particular case of emulsions, this approach is justified by Article 5 and Article 16 of the Energy Tax Directive, considered jointly.
Komisija ugotavlja, da je v konkretnem primeru emulzij ta pristop utemeljen s členom 5 in členom 16 Direktive o davku na energijo, obravnavano skupaj.
Simultaneously, the final product contains 15 % water, which is eligible for tax concessions in accordance with Article 16.
Hkrati vsebuje končni proizvod 15 % vode, kar pomeni izpolnitev pogojev za davčne ugodnosti v skladu s členom 16.
For the reasons stated above, the reductions in taxation for emulsions proposed by Italy are in conformity with the Energy Tax Directive.
Zaradi zgornjih razlogov so znižanja obdavčitve za emulzije, ki jih je predlagala Italija, skladna z Direktivo o davku na energijo.
Further, the Commission pointed out the problem of potential cumulation of the distortion arising from the aid under the excise reduction scheme and other distortions deriving from other illegal and incompatible aid, in particular under the schemes mentioned in paragraph 14, which has not yet been reimbursed.
Komisija je nadalje opozorila na problem morebitne kumulacije izkrivljanja, ki izhaja iz pomoči po programu zmanjšanja trošarin, in drugih izkrivljanj, ki izhajajo iz druge nezakonite in nezdružljive pomoči, predvsem po programih iz odstavka 14, ki še ni bila povrnjena.
According to the Court of Justice judgment of 15 May 1997 [20], the compatibility of new aid could depend on the existence of any previous unlawful aid that has not been repaid, since the cumulative effect of the aid could distort competition in the common market to a significant extent.
V skladu s sodbo Sodišča Evropskih skupnosti z dne 15. maja 1997 [20] bi bila združljivost nove pomoči lahko odvisna od obstoja kakršne koli prejšnje nezakonite pomoči, ki ni bila povrnjena, saj bi kumulativni učinek pomoči lahko precej izkrivil konkurenco na skupnem trgu.
The Commission notes that, as regards the application of the Deggendorf judgment, Italian authorities referred to the comments submitted by the Unione Petrolifera to the Commission, which stated that ‘the beneficiaries of the aid at issue are different from the beneficiaries of the so-called illegal aid’.
Komisija glede uporabe sodbe v primeru Deggendorf ugotavlja, da so se italijanski organi sklicevali na pripombe, ki jih je Komisiji predložil Unione Petrolifera, v katerih je bilo navedeno, da: „so prejemniki zadevne pomoči drugačni od prejemnikov tako imenovane nezakonite pomoči“.