RWE to bring forward lignite phase-out in western Germany to 2030

BERLIN, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- German energy company RWE will bring forward its lignite phase-out in western parts of the country by eight years to 2030, it announced in a joint press conference with federal and state government representatives on Tuesday.

Under the agreement, two coal-fired power plants that were due to be shut down at the end of the year will remain connected to the grid until the end of March 2024. This decision has been taken in light of the current energy crisis, RWE said.