On the night of December 4-5, 2025, the Rittershoffen power plant was shut down after an earthquake, followed by many others on the following days. Six months later, Électricité de Strasbourg (ÉS), which operates the power plant, has still not resumed its activity. However, the operator is continuing the development of its future deep geothermal projects: from 1 June, a consultation of the inhabitants opens as part of a request to obtain an excl…
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On the night of December 4-5, 2025, the Rittershoffen power plant was shut down after an earthquake, followed by many others on the following days. Six months later, Électricité de Strasbourg (ÉS), which operates the power plant, has still not resumed its activity. However, the operator is continuing the development of its future deep geothermal projects: from 1 June, a consultation of the inhabitants opens as part of a request to obtain an excl…