Federal Government Approves Controversial Gas Production Before Borkum

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The climate activist Neubauer has criticised the Federal Government's approval to open up a gas field in front of the North Sea island of Borkum.

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The controversial plans for gas production in front of the North Sea island of Borkum have taken an important hurdle in the Federal Cabinet. Environmentalists speak of a "gift to the fossil industry" - and want to continue to stop the project.

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The Federal Cabinet is planning an agreement with the Netherlands that will allow new gas fields in front of the East Frisian islands. It could be the beginning of something very big, environmentalists fear.

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The agreement has been in the area for years and is controversial: the cross-border production of natural gas in the North Sea. The Federal Government now agrees.

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The Federal Government and the Netherlands have agreed on the development of the common gas field off the island of Borkum.It is an attempt to remove pressure from the boiler of the acute energy crisis.The gas field does not offer a lasting solution.The contribution Federal Government buys time first appeared on Tichy's insight.

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Published on: 03.07.2025 14:18Author: Steve PrzybillaDespite fierce criticism by environmental associations, the Federal Cabinet has signed an agreement with the Netherlands to allow for cross-border natural gas production near the Wadden Sea National Park.