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> cheap natural gas that formed the basis of its ... energy inputs This makes it sound like gas plays a huge role in German energy production when in reality i
by flohofwoe 4y ago
> cheap natural gas that formed the basis of its ... energy inputs
This makes it sound like gas plays a huge role in German energy production when in reality it has been hovering between 10% and 15% since the late 90's
- torginus 4y agoHydrocarbons are used in tons of chemical processes, not only to produce energy - in this sense they are not replacable.
- mikewarot 4y agoYou skipped the word chemical... I had a hunch I should have spent 10 more minutes in edit... Chemical inputs from natural gas are the most important of those two, BASF is essentially pulling up stakes in Europe and hoping they survive the move to the US. https://www.ft.com/content/f6d2fe70-16fb-4d81-a26a-3afb93e0bf57 https://www.ft.com/content/f6d2fe70-16fb-4d81-a26a-3afb93e0b...