The construction industry with a ban on the use of mineral oil for heating buildings on construction sites from 2022.
It is forbidden to use mineral oil
The government has introduced a ban on the use of mineral oil for heating and drying buildings under construction and renovation from 2022. The ban will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from construction sites.
– The government aims to make the building and construction sector free from fossil fuels by 2025. The ban is an important step on the way – he says Minister of Climate and Environment Sveinung Rotevatn.
A ban is expected will reduce emissions greenhouse gases by around 80 tonnes per year by 000. The ban could also have other beneficial effects, such as reducing air pollution on construction sites and in cities.
. There are exceptions, however
To give industry and market time to adapt, the ban will enter into force before January 1, 2022. However, this ban will not apply to heating holiday homes or production facilities. This will also not apply to buildings in which the purpose of heating is prevention damage after e.g. floods or leaks.
Jest alternative to oil mineral?
There are already several renewable alternatives to mineral oil, for example district heating, Electricity and biofuels. In the future In the long run, the government expects positive development on the market solutions in the field of renewable energy sources, especially in connection with the ban on oil burning introduced in 2020. Let us remind you that from 1 January From 2020, the use of fuel oil for heating buildings is prohibited.
For interested
Full regulations here new regulations ban on the use of mineral oil can be found in the link below.
https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-06-28-1060?q=mineralolje