Line of defense against EU proposals for mandatory consumption cuts electricity after his obligatory “cutter”. natural gas Greek energy-intensive industries are gearing up.

In fact, according to with information from “K”, intervention on the impact of EU measures. for domestic energy consumption industry expected within the next few days o BSE, which processes proposals in cooperation with its member industries. “Oil to the fire” that ignited the industry energy crisisthe Commission’s proposals to reduce the demand for gas and electricity were rejected, with European industrial unions openly expressing their displeasure, and the reaction taking on the character of an industrial movement spreading from north to south.

“Every time they announce new measures, they make it harder for the industry. Reduced demand for natural gas and electricity means a corresponding reduction in production. It’s like opening a door for others to come in…” refer to “K” industry circles with clear concerns about the impact on exports and competitiveness. “We will face the impossibility of fulfilling contracts with clients in the international market, and this bad reputation will accompany you forever …” they emphasize.

In addition to costs, domestic industries are also concerned about fuel availability, with their representatives pointing to the difficulty of replacing natural gas and electricity with other fuels. “We have exhausted the possibilities for reducing our costs and savings. We are not a public building, to reduce the lighting when we go out and reduce consumption. We are a manufacturing industry, and a reduction in production also means a reduction in employment,” they note.

Energy Intensive Industries Explore All Opportunities alternative fuels and the LPG solution being reviewed by ELVALHALCOR is indicative of efforts to ensure uptime and reduce energy costs. Company circles put in “K” that this is not an easy and simple solution. There are significant performance and security issues that need to be addressed. They point to both safety issues at essential facilities and traffic safety issues, as they point out that the number of tanker trucks on the roads will increase tenfold.

European industry associations, including the BSE, warn that the cuts in production will hurt employment.

The energy-intensive industry is expected to shoulder the burden of reducing electricity consumption by 5% between November 2022 and March 2023. Every day for three hours from 18 to 9 or from 19 to 22 hours, depending on the period to be determined by the competent authorities in the near future, it will be offered to remove the switch for a fee to be received at auctions.

Regarding the 15% reduction in demand for natural gas, the country’s industrial companies are preparing their files for filing an exemption request with the RAE in the context of the relevant opportunity provided for by the decision of the Commission. The RAE accepted the companies’ request to submit applications on October 10, rather than today, when the original deadline expired.

The domestic industry is coordinating its steps with European industrial associations, and the head of Mytilineos E. Mytilineos, the CEO of ELVALHALCOR P. Lolo and the president of EBIKEN A. Contoleon, together with 37 other representatives of the main industries and associations, signed a letter from Eurometaux to the Commission the day before the extraordinary council of ministers Energy Sept 9th. According to the letter, 50% of the aluminum and zinc production capacities were forced to close due to high energy costs, while the copper and nickel sectors also face serious problems.

They signaled the resilience of European industry in a letter to the President of the Czech Republic and 12 industry associations in energy-intensive industries (cement, glass, metals, steel), sharply criticizing the Commission’s measures. “We call on Europe’s leadership to provide industry with immediate and clear relief measures that can be quickly implemented to ensure the continued viability of business in Europe,” they say, emphasizing that “…there is no sense of urgency in the range of measures discussed in the Council on energy.” They note that many of these measures require further development, are broadly and sometimes vaguely worded, and their application in industry is not clear.