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FTNN News Network - June 24, 2024, 8:01 AM. Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Group Mailiao coal-fired power plant is set to decommission Unit 1 in June, and Units 2 and 3 in September of this year and October of next year. The Nationalist Party questions why the government, which claims no power shortage and advocates a non-nuclear homeland, will extend the service of the coal-fired Mailiao plant to fill the gap left by the decommissioning of Nuclear Plant No. 3. This move raises concerns about possible increases in electricity prices and potential impacts on various sectors due to the government's energy policy. They urge clarity from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government. The DPP government is criticized for relying heavily on coal power despite aiming for zero emissions by 2050. The decision to extend the Mailiao plant's service aims to compensate for the power gap left by the decommissioning of Nuclear Plant No. 3, indicating potential future electricity price hikes and financial losses for Taiwan Power Company. The Blue Committee questions why the Mailiao plant, known for its environmental impact, is extended despite claims of no power shortage.
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