Germany extends gas plant subsidies, undermining climate goals
January 31, 2025 2:53 pmGermany has extended a support scheme for certain gas plants by four years, pushing the deadline to 2030. The subsidies […]
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Albanian government “secretly” approves Roskovec gas power plant despite protests
December 20, 2024 1:11 pmThe Albanian government has approved the construction of a 170 MW fossil gas plant in Roskovec, despite ongoing protests from […]
Fossil gas to make up less than 5% of the UK’s power consumption in 2030
November 12, 2024 1:22 pmThe UK has set one of the most ambitious gas targets in Europe, aiming to reduce gas generation from 35% today to below 5% by 2030.
Poland’s largest gas plant begins operations
October 30, 2024 4:45 pmThe former coal plant, Dolna Odra, has begun operations as a gas plant (1434 MW).
Generali to stop insuring risks linked to new gas plants
October 22, 2024 11:14 pmItaly’s largest insurer, Generali, is the first in the world to adopt a policy covering the entire oil and gas value chain for companies labeled as "transition laggards."
UK at risk of another energy crisis due to heavy reliance on gas
October 15, 2024 11:05 pmThe Energy Crisis Commission found that British households and businesses were hit harder by the energy crisis than many other European countries because of high dependence on gas for heating and power generation.The Commission recommends developing a clear strategy to shift away from gas.
13,000+ people urge Scottish government to reject gas plant expansion plans in Peterhead
October 1, 2024 11:02 pmOver 13,000 people signed a petition by NGOs Friends of the Earth Scotland and 350.org, calling on the Scottish government to reject a proposed gas plant by energy companies SSE and Equinor. If approved, the plant would be operational by 2027 and run for decades.
Romania to build “largest of its kind” gas plant in EU
August 12, 2024 10:57 pmRomania's Mintia gas-fired thermal power plant, slated to be the largest in the EU, is expected to come online in 2026. With its hefty €1.4 billion price tag, the plant will have a capacity of 1.7 GW.
Italy’s capacity market auction for 2025 shows positive shift away from gas
August 1, 2024 10:55 pmIn Italy's capacity market auction for 2025, minimal new gas capacity was awarded and only around 100 MW of gas repowering receiving payments. This is a positive shift compared to the previous year, where 35 GW of existing plants benefited from capacity payments.