Energy Supply: Reiche Wants to Secure Refineries in Germany in the Long Term
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The energy industry sees refineries in Germany under high competitive pressure. In addition, the expensive conversion to climate-friendly processes. The Federal Government is working on a strategy.
According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the elimination of refineries could have significant consequences for industry. Above all, the chemical industry would be severely affected. Energy safety expert Frank Umbach calls for a national and European refinery strategy.
The German Ministry of Economy has launched an official dialogue on the future of refineries and the green transition. The ministry warned that closures could not be compensated for by imports and would threaten the chemical industry; the country's 11 refineries have an annual processing capacity of over 92 million tons.
The German refineries in Germany are again producing more gasoline and diesel. Nevertheless, the refinery industry is still under pressure. The CDU-led Ministry of Economic Affairs is now launching a strategy dialogue.
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