Posted on 06/23/2022 7:29:24 AM PDT by Red Badger
Germany took emergency measures on June 19, 2022 to secure its energy supply in the face of recent drops in Russian gas deliveries, including a “bitter” use of the most polluting energy, coal.
BERLIN—Germany will restart coal-fired power plants and offer incentives for companies to curb natural gas consumption, marking a new step in the economic war between Europe and Russia. Berlin unveiled the measures Sunday after Russia cut gas supplies to Europe last week as it punched back against European sanctions and military support for Ukraine. The steps, part of a broader strategy initiated after the invasion of Ukraine, aim to reduce gas consumption and divert gas deliveries to storage facilities to ensure that the country has enough reserves to get through the winter. Russia’s gradual cutting of gas supplies has raised the specter of a potential fuel shortage if Europe goes into winter with less-than-full stowages. It has also raised prices,
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Look at the goal of the Ukraine war, from what they say, and not some mere opinion of someone here.
This was never about protecting Ukraine; it is a proxy war.
Wall Street Journal via MSN 4/25/22:
“U.S. Wants to See Russia Weakened, Says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin After Ukraine Visit”
Oh my goodness.....are you sure that Germany didn’t get John Kerry’s approval to fire up the coal furnaces again????? Sarcasm intended.
Germany is very fertile for fracking.Wake me up when Germany gets serious and starts fracking.
After disabling their nuke plants due to: .....
Oh really? I did not know that. Where abouts? ......Asking for a friend..................
Reality: Whoomp! There it is.
According to the 2016 report on shale oil and shale gas in Germany, Germany’s “conventional” natural gas deposits (including tight gas) amount to around 100 billion cubic metres. Its technically recoverable shale gas reserves are estimated on average at 800–940 billion cubic metres. The country’s natural gas consumption in 2019 totalled around 92 billion cubic metres.
From my experience in a small coal fired power plant, you need skilled mechanics and operators to get it, and keep it running. It is a high maintenance thing.
So, they have enough for about 10 years?...................
President Trump warned Germany about a precarious reliance on Russian energy. Orange man is no dummy like the leftards are instead.
Rule #19: Never trust your life to someone who plans to kill you.
Yes, 10 years to muddle them through to their unachievable fantasy of a 100% renewable energy grid. We call all dream, can’t we, is their national energy policy
Has Brandon done the same? Let’s go Brandon.
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