Home » Business » The new Tessenderlo gas plant gets the permit, the Vilvoorde one does not

The new Tessenderlo gas plant gets the permit, the Vilvoorde one does not

“Although ammonia emissions have been significantly reduced in both files after the previous rejection of the file, a technical review shows that Engie does not use all the best techniques available to minimize emissions,” reads Minister Demir’s verdict. . “Its lighter gas-fired power plant would emit more than Tessenderlo’s heavier power plant, which uses the most innovative and best technologies.”

“Unfortunately, I cannot resist the fact that my federal colleague would rather invest in fossil gas than in clean nuclear energy. But it is my responsibility to evaluate the questions on their content, reject them if they are too polluting and grant them if they comply with all environmental regulations. That’s exactly what I’m doing today, ”Demir says.

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.