US EditionFederal Government Approves Controversial Gas Production Before Borkum
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The controversial plans for gas production in front of the North Sea island of Borkum have taken an important hurdle in the Federal Cabinet. Environmentalists speak of a "gift to the fossil industry" - and want to continue to stop the project.
The Federal Cabinet is planning an agreement with the Netherlands that will allow new gas fields in front of the East Frisian islands. It could be the beginning of something very big, environmentalists fear.
The agreement has been in the area for years and is controversial: the cross-border production of natural gas in the North Sea. The Federal Government now agrees.
The Federal Government decides on an agreement for a new gas production in the North Sea. The climate protection movement Fridays for Future sees the energy transition in danger.
Schleswig-Holstein is fading toxic schlick from Brunsbüttel in the North Sea. Nature conservationists are outraged – one speaks of a criminal offence. Minister of Economic Affairs Madsen admits a breach of benchmarks.
According to the Federal Cabinet, the Dutch company One-Dyas is to be allowed to promote gas off Borkum. The Cabinet has approved an agreement with the Netherlands.
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