France expects to reopen coal-fired power plant in Lorraine

Robert Besser
30 Jun 2022, 13 GMT+10

France's energy ministry said the French government could reopen a coal-fired power plant in the Lorraine region in north eastern France this winter
However, this will not affect plans to phase out coal plants in France, the ministry said
Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has highlighted Europe's reliance on Russian gas and caused a scramble to find alternative energy sources

PARIS, France: In a written statement made this week confirming a report from broadcaster RTL, France's energy ministry said the French government could reopen a coal-fired power plant in the Lorraine region in north eastern France this winter.

"As a precautionary measure, given the situation in Ukraine, we are reserving the option to reactivate the Saint Avold plant if needed this winter," the ministry added.

However, this will not affect plans to phase out coal plants in France, the ministry said, noting that the operator would offset emissions through various measures, such as reforestation, and electricity production from coal will remain below 1 percent.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has highlighted Europe's reliance on Russian gas and caused a scramble to find alternative energy sources.

In preparation for a looming energy crisis, the heads of France's big energy companies urged individuals and businesses to limit power consumption immediately.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Baltimore Star.

More Information

77 ℉

null in Baltimore/Inner Harbor

International

Section

Would a new Cold War be in the best interest of the United States?

As China unleashed live-fire military exercises off the coast of Taiwan, simulating a real "reunification by force" operation in the ...

Myanmar deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to serve six additional years in prison

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - According to a legal official, a court in Myanmar has sentenced former leader Aung San Suu Kyi ...

China, Nepal to build rail, communications network across Himalayas

BEIJING, China: Following a meeting between their foreign ministers, China and Nepal have agreed to build the Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity ...

Heatwave continues in China as temperatures exceed 40C

BEIJING, China: Several regions in China experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, including the major southwestern city of Chongqing.The country's ...