France is considering restarting at least one of its coal plants following a warning issued by top power company executives amid energy shortages caused by European and U.S. sanctions against Russia.
“As a precautionary measure, given the situation in Ukraine, we are reserving the option to reactivate the Saint Avold plant … if needed this winter,” stated the French Ministry of Energy this week, referring to the Saint Avold coal power plant in Lorraine. The power plant was shut down just a few months ago in March.
The energy ministry said the decision would be carried out due to “the situation in Ukraine” and its effect on energy markets in France. No Russian-exported coal will be used in the Saint Avold station, the ministry also said Sunday….