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Minister Reiche justifies proposals for construction of additional gas-fired power stations. - Minister Reiche advocates for proposed gas-fired power plants.
Hey there! Let's discuss the latest buzz surrounding Katherina Reiche, Federal Economics Minister, who's been stirring up conversation with her plans to construct new gas power plants.
Responding to critics, Reiche argued that as coal fades from the market due to climate concerns and the carbon price, there's a pressing need for dependable energy. "We absolutely must ensure a gas supply, even for an extended duration," she shared at the Family Business Day in Berlin.
Ignore those whispering about lobbying, Reiche urged. The need to separate CO2, a notion she aligned with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), was emphasized to maintain grid stability while preserving the environment.
Critics, particularly from the Greens and the Left, have been vocal. Green Energy Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Tobias Goldschmidt, referred to the situation as a "gas lobby gallop" in the Handelsblatt. Lorenz Gösta Beutin from the Left accused the federal government of discarding climate objectives in favor of fossil interests.
Before making her political comeback, Reiche was associated with the Association of Municipal Enterprises, representing numerous municipal utilities, and later took the helm at Westenergie.
The Union and the SPD aimed to construct up to 20 GW of new gas power plants in their coalition agreement. CCS and CCU have gained prominence in the energy debate, offering promising solutions in the quest for a greener tomorrow.
Stay tuned as this topic unfolds, and let's see how Reiche manages to navigate the choppy waters of public opinion!
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- Katherina Reiche, Federal Economics Minister, reaffirmed her plans for new gas-powered plants, citing a need for reliable energy as coal phases out and carbon pricing becomes more significant.
- Reiche emphasized the importance of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) in maintaining grid stability while prioritizing the environment.
- The Union and the SPD aimed to construct up to 20 GW of new gas power plants, as outlined in their coalition agreement.
- Critics, such as the Greens and the Left, have voiced concerns over perceived lobbying and discarded climate objectives in favor of fossil interests, highlighting the controversy surrounding Reiche's plans.
