01 September 2023

France extends life of two remaining coal plants to 2024, delaying coal exit.

25 August 2023 – France extends life of two remaining coal plants to 2024, delaying coal exit. 

France has extended the life of its last two coal plants, Emile-Huchet  (647 MW) and Cordemais (1260 MW) until the end of 2024 through a decree which allows them to operate an additional 1800 hours. This effectively delays the country’s coal exit from 2023 to 2024.

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