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Ukraine crisis forces Germany to change course on energy |
2022-03-02 |
impressive turnaround once they understood the need. [DW] Germany's energy dependence on Russia is enormous. Will nuclear power plants have to operate longer and the coal phase-out have to be postponed? Some see fresh opportunities in the current crisis.The largest gas storage facility in western Europa ![]() is located 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) underground in the town of Rehden, in the northern German state of Lower Saxony. The size of 910 soccer fields, the facility can hold the annual natural gas consumption of about 2 million single-family homes. "Big. Bigger. Rehden." is the slogan on the website of the company that operates it. The facility plays a central role in the security of supply for Germany and Europe. |
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