Building new plants is not up for discussion. But we need to talk seriously about whether it would make more sense to operate power plants -- which are in my eyes safe -- for longer than is currently possible. |
I expect that the advantages of this business deal will be convincing and that political considerations will take a back seat. We're determined to make this acquisition happen and to write a new chapter in the E.On story. |
It is not to be denied that the world's second largest gas reserves are in Iran. |
The new power station uses environmentally friendly technology of pulverized coal firing. It increases efficiency by 4% to approximately 46%, a peak figure for coal-fired power stations, simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 20%. |
There's no denying Iran has the second-biggest gas reserve in the world. |
We are looking into this option. |
We are surprised and disappointed that Scottish Power has chosen to react to our proposal this way. |
We cannot deny that Iran has the second largest gas reserves in the world. |
We cannot have a sensible discussion on economic or environmental questions if we leave out nuclear power. |
We do not envisage any difficulties because there are practically no spheres of activity where the two concerns overlap. |
We knew, of course, that the Spanish government would support the local company, but that, as part of Europe, one would have to accept the rules. |
We're determined to make this acquisition happen and write a new chapter in the E.ON story. |
Western Europe is now competing with countries like China and India. Although their economic development is just taking off, are already showing a huge hunger for energy. |