Energie: EU genehmigt deutsche Milliarden für Gaskraftwerke
Die Bundesregierung will den Bau neuer Gaskraftwerke mit bis zu 35 Milliarden Euro fördern. Mit der Genehmigung aus Brüssel nimmt der Plan eine wichtige Hürde.
The European Union has approved Germany's allocation of billions of euros for new gas power plants. The EU Commission has given the green light for support amounting to up to 35 billion euros. Plans for a "mid-term agreement" had already been mentioned back in early 2026, so Berlin had effectively anticipated Brussels' consent. However, the legislative process regarding the legal basis in Germany dragged on for a long time, causing the Bundestag to only pass the law in July.
Auctions for the construction of new power plants will take place in September, with a second round expected at the end of the year. The EU Commission justified its approval by stating that the measure was necessary for energy security and that the level of support matches the actual need. Crucially, the subsidies will be awarded through a fair, non-discriminatory process.
The impact on EU competition will remain limited. The plants are designed to become "climate-neutral" by 2031. Power plant operators can bid for the auctions and the new facilities will initially burn natural gas, emitting greenhouse gases. By 2045, however, the gas power plants are expected to transition to "climate-neutral" operation using hydrogen, with the necessary design already in place during construction.
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