MSD International GmbH t/a MSD Ireland (Brinny)
MSD International GmbH t/a MSD Ireland (Brinny) is a combustion of fuels installation in Ireland. In 2025 it reported 3,983 tonnes of verified emissions against 803 free allowances.
Key figures
Country
Activity
Installation ID
IE 16
Verified emissions, 2025
3,983 tCO₂e
Free allocation, 2025
803 allowances
Allowance position, 2025
3,180 short
Compliance, 2024
A
Permit
IE-GHG018
Data as of
1 April 2026
Emissions and free allocation by year
| Year | Verified emissions (t) | Free allocation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,983 | 803 | 3,180 short |
| 2024 | 3,737 | 960 | 2,777 short |
| 2023 | 3,438 | 1,347 | 2,091 short |
| 2022 | 5,790 | 1,781 | 4,009 short |
| 2021 | 8,679 | 2,247 | 6,432 short |
| 2020 | 11,058 | 8,969 | 2,089 short |
| 2019 | 11,696 | 9,158 | 2,538 short |
| 2018 | 12,983 | 9,346 | 3,637 short |
| 2017 | 11,524 | 9,532 | 1,992 short |
| 2016 | 12,605 | 9,716 | 2,889 short |
| 2015 | 11,888 | 9,898 | 1,990 short |
| 2014 | 12,974 | 10,079 | 2,895 short |
| 2013 | 10,004 | 10,257 | 253 surplus |
Verified emissions changed by -60.2% 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 3,180 allowances, which the operator had to obtain.
Illustrative value at the latest reference price of €85.50 (25 September 2026): €271,890. 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.
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- ESB Poolbeg Generating Station 742,480 t in 2025
Questions about MSD International GmbH t/a MSD Ireland (Brinny)
How much did MSD International GmbH t/a MSD Ireland (Brinny) emit in 2025?
3,983 tonnes of verified emissions, per EU Union Registry compliance data.
How many free allowances did MSD International GmbH t/a MSD Ireland (Brinny) receive?
803 in 2025.
Did MSD International GmbH t/a MSD Ireland (Brinny) 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.