Power plant project in Lausitz backed by Brandenburg's full support
In the heart of Germany, Lusatia is undergoing a significant transformation as part of the nation's national coal phase-out. This transition, marked by complex governance challenges, is a hot topic of discussion, with regional institutions, municipalities, and research groups actively exploring ways to shape a sustainable future [1][2].
Recently, there have been suggestions for new gas power plants in the Lusatia region, with Brandenburg planning to establish up to 20 gigawatts of power plant capacity [4]. However, a potential dispute between Brandenburg's government and the Federal Minister of Economics over the location of a gas power plant in Lusatia appears to be absent from the current discourse [5].
Katherina Reiche (CDU), the Federal Minister of Economics, has proposed a "southern bonus" for new gas power plants, which would see two-thirds of the total capacity allocated for technical construction in the southern region [2]. This proposal, however, has sparked uncertainty and fear of potential disadvantages for the south of Germany [1].
CDU deputy faction leader Frank Bommert has stated that the CDU faction would fight for a gas power plant in Lusatia [1]. On the other hand, AfD politician Steffen Kubitzki does not expect a gas power plant in Jaenschwalde [3]. In fact, Kubitzki has declared, "Jaenschwalde is dead, in my opinion" [3]. The Schwarze Pumpe power plant, another potential location, is seen as having the best chances of development [3].
It is important to note that the Schwarze Pumpe power plant is scheduled to go offline by the end of 2038 [3], and the Jaenschwalde power plant will be completely shut down by the end of 2028 [3].
The absence of a direct dispute between Brandenburg and the Federal Minister of Economics over a gas power plant in Lusatia is noteworthy. The transition in Lusatia involves multiple actors and is shaped by both technocratic and democratic processes [3]. While conflicts over energy infrastructure location are plausible in such a context, they are not documented in the present evidence.
In conclusion, based on the available search results, there is no indication of an ongoing or recent dispute between Brandenburg and the Federal Minister of Economics concerning the location of a gas power plant in Lusatia. The broader context of the region’s energy transition is marked by complex governance and societal challenges, but this specific conflict is not corroborated by the present evidence.
Political discussions in Lusatia, Germany, are not limited to the region's energy transition; the location of new gas power plants has also become a point of general-news debate. Despite Katherina Reiche (CDU) proposing a "southern bonus" for new gas power plants, there seems to be no ongoing dispute between Brandenburg's government and the Federal Minister of Economics over the location of a gas power plant in Lusatia.
