Regulations are not a chapter at the back of the project plan, but a design criterion from day one. In the maritime world, for example, this concerns emission requirements under MARPOL Annex VI (NOx) and the global sulfur cap (0.50%; in Emission Control Areas (SECAs) it is 0.10%). Within industry and energy, permit requirements, emission limit values, and best available techniques (BAT) under EU frameworks such as the IED and sector-specific decrees play a major role. Together with you, Discom identifies which requirements apply (international, EU, classification society/customer, permit) and translates that into a solution that is technically sound and demonstrably feasible and maintainable.

Maritime: in addition to NOx and sulfur frameworks, climate regulations also play a role in the EU, such as the extension of EU ETS to shipping(with phased implementation) and FuelEU Maritime (in force since 1 January 2025). This calls for smart choices in exhaust gas aftertreatment, monitoring and system efficiency.

Energy and industry: for medium-sized installations (1–50 MWth), the MCP Directive applies, with emission limit values for, among other things, NOx and particulate matter. For larger installations, permits and BAT conclusions determine the ranges within which you must remain.

Noise: in practice, this is reflected in permit limits at the property boundary as well as in requirements for safe workplaces (EU frameworks for occupational exposure to noise).

Discom designs and supplies complete exhaust gas systems as well as individual components (such as silencers, spark arresters, compensators, suspensions and insulation) that demonstrably contribute to compliance, without making your installation unnecessarily complex.

Meeting requirements on paper is one thing. In practice, it’s about a solution that performs stably day in, day out, even under varying loads, during maintenance periods, and in challenging operating conditions. That is why we look beyond the question of whether it is technically possible: we assess whether it will also continue to work reliably in your situation. Discom supports you with engineering, system integration, and choices that fit your industry. In the maritime sector, it often comes down to limited space, safety, and the requirements of classification societies. In industry, permits, continuity, and operational reliability play a major role. And in energy projects, the focus is on efficiency and high availability. Discom designs systems that can demonstrably comply with current laws and regulations, and that also perform over the long term; exactly in the way required.