Fossil Gas
Nov 2024, UK
Fossil gas to make up less than 5% of the UK’s power consumption in 2030
The 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.
Read MoreOct 2024, Poland
Poland’s largest gas plant begins operations
The former coal plant, Dolna Odra, has begun operations as a gas plant (1434 MW).
Read MoreOct 2024, Italy
Generali to stop insuring risks linked to new gas plants
Italy’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."
Read MoreOct 2024, UK
UK at risk of another energy crisis due to heavy reliance on gas
The 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.
Read MoreOct 2024, Peterhead, UK
13,000+ people urge Scottish government to reject gas plant expansion plans in Peterhead
Over 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.
Read MoreAug 2024, Roydon, UK
Residents of UK village protest new gas plant plans
Residents of Roydon and nearby villages in the UK are campaigning against plans to build a new gas-powered electricity plant, citing concerns over the potential destruction of local ecology and wildlife.
Read MoreAug 2024, Romania
Romania to build “largest of its kind” gas plant in EU
Romania'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.
Read MoreAug 2024, Italy
Italy’s capacity market auction for 2025 shows positive shift away from gas
In 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.
Read MoreJul 2024, Belgium
Engie’s environmental permit application to expand Vilvroode gas plant is rejected
The Belgian government rejected Engie's environmental permit application to renovate and expand the Vilvroode gas plant from 250 MW to 875 MW. Now, the French utility is building one of the EU's largest battery parks on the site (200 MW).
Read MoreJun 2024, Nijmegen, NL
Nijmegen, NL residents oppose ENGIE’s fossil gas plant project
Local citizens of Nijmegen are protesting French utility ENGIE's new 500 MW fossil gas plant. Located on the site of its former coal plant, the gas plant’s projected 2045 lifespan contradicts Dutch climate goals.
Read MoreApr 2024, Lombardy, IT
Unicredit and partners provide €320M in financing to EPH Group for new combined-cycle gas turbine
A pool of banks led by UniCredit is providing EUR 320M in project financing to EP Centrale Ostiglia S.p.A., part of EPH Group. The project includes the construction and operation of a new combined-cycle gas turbine unit (880MW) in Lombardy, Italy.
Read MoreFeb 2024, Germany
German government announces tenders for 12.5 GW of new gas plant capacity
Under its Power Plant Security Law, the German government plans to tender 12.5 GW of capacity of new “hydrogen-ready” gas power plants, which are expected to switch to hydrogen eight years after their commissioning date.
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