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The move follows a similar challenge by RWE in February over early closure of its 1.56 GW Eemshaven coal plant. RWE is seeking Eur1.4 billion ($1.7 billion) in damages. The Dutch Coal Prohibition Act puts an end to the use of coal for the production of electricity for Uniper s MPP3 by Jan. 1, 2030, Uniper said. This means a forced closure after only roughly 15 years of operation without any compensation.
Conversion of MPP3 to a less carbon-intensive fuel such as natural gas was unrealistic , while the phase-out law prevented Uniper from executing its ownership rights without compensation, the Fortum subsidiary said.
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London German energy major Uniper has shelved plans for a floating LNG import terminal at the Port of Wilhelmshaven, and is now conducting a feasibility study for the import of green ammonia as part of its fledgling hydrogen strategy, the company said in a statement on April 14.
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After a market test in October 2020 failed to elicit sufficient interest in long-term capacity at a proposed LNG regasification terminal at the location, Uniper now plans to develop a national hub for hydrogen, with a combination of electrolysis and imported ammonia cracking that could meet 10% of Germany s hydrogen demand in 2030.
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