DONG Energy has decided to phase out Unit 3 at Ensted Power Station near Aabenraa and Unit 2 at Stigsnæs Power Station near Skælskør. Both units are scheduled for mothballing on 1 January 2013.

The planned phasing-out is due partly to expected lower future electricity consumption, including as a result of the financial crisis, and partly to an increased proportion of CO2-free electricity generation in the market in future, including from wind turbines. This means there will be less demand for electricity generated by coal-fired power stations such as Ensted Power Station and oil-fired power stations such as Stigsnæs Power Station. The two power stations jointly emitted just under 2 million tonnes of CO2 in 2009.

DONG Energy has today presented a plan for gradual staff reductions at the two affected power stations. Together with the unions, DONG Energy will now plan the next phase with a view to notification of the affected employees at the end of November.

Ensted Power Station today supplies district heating to Aabenraa-Rødekro Fjernvarme's supply area. DONG Energy and Aabenraa-Rødekro Fjernvarme have entered into discussions on future district heating supplies.

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