Coal is increasingly redundant in Romania's energy mix, generating less than a quarter of its electricity. In its latest National Resilience and Recovery Plan, the country wants to exit coal entirely by 2032. However, some environmental groups are worried about its plans to ramp up the use of another fossil fuel, gas.
Estonian govt gets interim report on Rail Baltic 2021-06-03 BNS/TBT Staff
TALLINN – At Thursday s meeting of the government, Estonia s Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas presented the government with an interim report on the establishment of the Estonian portion of Rail Baltic.
According to the interim report, investments, research, and planning and design works were carried out via Rail Baltic in 2020 for nearly 21 million euros. In 2021-2023, costs will amount to 223 million euros, of which construction costs will amount to nearly 150 million euros.
In 2020, the Parnu County spatial planning procedure was updated, the construction of the Saustinomme viaduct was completed, construction tenders for three construction items on the main track were launched, 91 land plots necessary for construction were acquired, procedures were launched to acquire nearly 170 plots of land, and two financing agreements were signed to finance the project under the Connec
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Chambers Ireland welcomes government bumper recovery plan
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Chambers Ireland has welcomed the Government announcement on its Recovery Plan.
Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “The pandemic and its consequences are still very much with us. Confirmation by Government that it will extend key COVID supports for businesses and employees impacted by the pandemic has been needed and will come as a relief to those who continue to experience significant uncertainty. Chambers Ireland has been a continuous advocate for the ongoing support of businesses and the announcement today is broadly positive in providing assurances in the short term. This will allow employers to plan for a return to trading and help restore the economic health of their businesses.