Umicore site Olen
Umicore site Olen is a production or processing of non-ferrous metals installation in Belgium. In 2025 it reported 63,759 tonnes of verified emissions against 22,831 free allowances.
Key figures
Country
Installation ID
BE 41
Verified emissions, 2025
63,759 tCO₂e
Free allocation, 2025
22,831 allowances
Allowance position, 2025
40,928 short
Compliance, 2024
A
Permit
VL502
Data as of
1 April 2026
Emissions and free allocation by year
| Year | Verified emissions (t) | Free allocation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63,759 | 22,831 | 40,928 short |
| 2024 | 60,635 | 27,611 | 33,024 short |
| 2023 | 62,334 | 27,855 | 34,479 short |
| 2022 | 66,982 | 28,079 | 38,903 short |
| 2021 | 69,987 | 25,236 | 44,751 short |
| 2020 | 75,894 | 34,766 | 41,128 short |
| 2019 | 73,679 | 35,498 | 38,181 short |
| 2018 | 74,701 | 36,227 | 38,474 short |
| 2017 | 72,385 | 36,949 | 35,436 short |
| 2016 | 74,386 | 37,661 | 36,725 short |
| 2015 | 75,363 | 38,367 | 36,996 short |
| 2014 | 70,212 | 39,066 | 31,146 short |
| 2013 | 77,824 | 39,757 | 38,067 short |
Verified emissions changed by -18.1% from 2013 to 2025.
Source: European Commission, Union Registry · Data as of 1 April 2026
Allowance position
In 2025, verified emissions exceeded free allocation by 40,928 allowances, which the operator had to obtain.
Illustrative value at the latest reference price of €84.87 (29 September 2026): €3,473,559. Not the installation's actual cost, which depends on when and how it acquired allowances.
Price source: EU ETS primary auctions · latest price
Compliance status for 2024: A. The number of allowances surrendered by 30 September 2025 was greater than or equal to verified emissions.
Nearby installations
Production or processing of non-ferrous metals installations in Belgium, largest first.
- Umicore site Hoboken 198,874 t in 2025
- Aurubis Olen 42,764 t in 2025
- AURUBIS BEERSE 31,217 t in 2025
- Aluminium Duffel 26,745 t in 2025
- Site Balen 22,266 t in 2025
Questions about Umicore site Olen
How much did Umicore site Olen emit in 2025?
63,759 tonnes of verified emissions, per EU Union Registry compliance data.
How many free allowances did Umicore site Olen receive?
22,831 in 2025.
Did Umicore site Olen surrender enough allowances?
Its compliance status for 2024 is recorded as "A": The number of allowances surrendered by 30 September 2025 was greater than or equal to verified emissions.