Enemalta is seeking an extension of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) permit for its Marsa power station in case of emergencies. While the bulk of the plant was dismantled by 2018, Enemalta kept one remaining gas turbine on standby for “emergency use”. According to Enemalta’s permit renewal application submitted to the environment watchdog, the Marsa turbine is only being operated for maintenance purposes and emergency circumstances. The turbine is fired up for a few hours every month to keep it in good operating order. Although the IPPC permitting process promotes the use of the latest technologies to reduce environmental harm, Enemalta argues the plant will only be operated in situations where national demand cannot be met.