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Nigeria's power generation has dropped below 4,000 MW due to ongoing gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants.

The refurbishment of Estonia's oil shale power plants remains more cost-effective than building new gas power plants, according to Elering.

Revamping existing oil shale power plants is presently more cost-effective than constructing new gas power plants in Estonia, according to government estimates.

Renovating existing oil shale power plants is currently more cost-effective than building new gas plants in Estonia, but this situation is expected to change in the coming years.

Nigeria is facing extended power outages due to a significant gas supply shortage affecting thermal power plants, as reported by the Nigerian Independent System Operator.

Poland's leading energy companies plan to invest 35-40 billion zł in constructing 13 new gas-fired power plants by 2030, leading to higher energy bills for consumers.

The Swedish government has revised its climate policy to begin supporting companies that export natural gas-powered energy plants, reversing a previous ban.

The Nova Scotia government has approved partial plans for the construction of two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County, aimed at enhancing energy reliability during peak demand.

Japan announces the first projects under its $550 billion investment commitment to the U.S. as part of a recent tariff agreement, emphasizing artificial diamonds, crude oil export infrastructure, and gas-fired power plants.

The article discusses the Czech Republic's shift towards smaller gas power plants in the context of energy production amid the ongoing war situation.

The latest report from the Ministry of Economics suggests that Germany may reconsider its recent decision to limit the expansion of gas power plants, possibly allowing for more than the approximately 20 previously announced by the EU Commission.

The SV party is exploring alternative solutions to ensure power supply to Melkøya without onshore wind power or unclean gas power plants, amidst a parliamentary majority's push to prohibit land electricity use.

The German government plans to build new gas power plants to secure electricity supply, following a preliminary agreement with the EU on the need for such infrastructure amidst potential supply gaps.

The German government has reached an agreement with the EU Commission on a power plant strategy that includes a plan for 12 gigawatts of capacity from gas power plants, despite criticism from environmental groups regarding reliance on fossil fuels.

Germany plans to secure its electricity supply through new gas power plants, with government support pending EU Commission approval, sparking debate among supporters and critics regarding this energy strategy.

The article discusses the ongoing transition in the German electricity market where renewable energy is increasing, while conventional energy sources are being phased out, raising concerns about energy supply during low production periods.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes Germany's energy transition as the most costly globally, advocating for new gas power plants to ensure energy security amid a nuclear phase-out.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes the country's decision to phase out nuclear energy as a severe strategic error and announces plans to promote new gas power plants following a breakthrough agreement with the EU Commission.

The last eleven years have recorded the highest temperatures in history, primarily due to significant greenhouse gas emissions from human activities such as those from coal power plants in Kansas, USA.

Expert Joschi Wolf criticizes the immense energy and water consumption of data centers, arguing that the government is exploiting the AI hype to advance anti-climate policies with new gas power plants.

The Federal Ministry of Economics led by Katherina Reiche is facing delays in the bidding process for new gas power plants due to the lack of agreement with the EU Commission.

The GMB union advocates for the UK government to support biomethane plants using cow dung to heat millions of homes and create jobs, despite concerns over greenhouse gas emissions from cattle farming.