Smoke rises from the Neurath lignite-fired power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on July 10. Several EU countries have announced plans to increase backup coal plant capacity. Photo: DPA
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Russian gas cuts to Europe are pushing Germany towards Asian coal, but the demand won’t last
- Europe’s gas shortages have forced Germany to bring its old coal plants out of retirement, presenting an opportunity for Asian suppliers
- However, the move is only a temporary setback to plans to phase out coal entirely, while the drive towards renewables has gained pace
Smoke rises from the Neurath lignite-fired power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on July 10. Several EU countries have announced plans to increase backup coal plant capacity. Photo: DPA
