除了價格之外，一個關(guān)鍵因素將是對煤炭需求的影響歐盟排放交易計劃的一部分?，F(xiàn)在即將進(jìn)入第三階段，全面拍賣電力部門的補(bǔ)貼，這將對能源結(jié)構(gòu)產(chǎn)生重大影響。根據(jù)《里斯本條約》，成員國仍可自由決定其能源結(jié)構(gòu)，但在實踐中，其結(jié)構(gòu)將由排放配額的可獲得性決定。有兩種前進(jìn)的方式:首先，一個成員國可以將其發(fā)電的燃料結(jié)構(gòu)轉(zhuǎn)變?yōu)樘烊粴?其次，它可以保持一個平衡通過提高發(fā)電效率來混合燃料。后者將需要持續(xù)投資于新的、高效的發(fā)電能力。如果未來的發(fā)展方向是大力發(fā)展天然氣，那么這將給那些依賴煤炭發(fā)電的成員國帶來沉重的負(fù)擔(dān)他們將被迫改用更昂貴的進(jìn)口天然氣。本年度報告后面將更詳細(xì)地探討這一重要主題，它為決策者提出了許多問題，特別是如何維持有利于投資的政策框架。2011年擬議修訂的《能源稅收指令》(Energy Taxation Directive)，在2009年被擱置后，令人更加擔(dān)憂。歐洲煤炭日無疑是EURACOAL 2010年日歷上的亮點。這次成功的為期一周的活動得到了EURACOAL成員的大力支持。物理上，我們把煤炭和褐煤工業(yè)放在議會大廈的中央，可以肯定的是通過辯論、展示和展覽，我們的行業(yè)形象得到了提升。完整的報告將在本年度報告的后面部分出現(xiàn)。

A key factor, over and above price, will be the impact on coal demand

of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Now about to enter its third phase with full auctioning of allowances in the electricity sector, it will strongly influence the energy mix. Under the Lisbon Treaty, Member States remain free to determine their energy mix, but in practice, the mix will be determined by the availability of emission allowances. There are two ways forward: firstly, a Member State could shift its fuel mix for electric power generation to natural gas; secondly, it could maintain a balanced

fuel mix by improving efficiency in power generation. The latter will require continuous investment in new,  highly efficient generation capacity.  If the  way forward is a dash for gas, then this will place a heavy burden on those Member States who are reliant on coal for power generation because

they will be obliged to fuel switch to more expensive imported gas. This important topic, explored in more detail later in this annual report, raises many questions for policymakers, in particular, how to maintain a policy framework which favours investment. The proposed  revision  in  2011  of the Energy Taxation Directive, after being put on hold in 2009, is of further concern.

The highlight of EURACOAL’s  2010 calendar were undoubtedly the European Coal Days held in the European Parliament during November.   This successful week-long event was made possible by the generous  support of EURACOAL Members. Physically, we placed the coal and lignite industry centrally within the Parliament building, and can be sure that

the perception of our industry was improved as a result of the debates, presentations and exhibition. A full report appears later in this Annual Report.