Gas extraction project in the North Sea: Study highlights hesitant politicians, determined civil society
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 14:48
in Earth & Climate
The German Government has approved an agreement with the Netherlands. It enables the cross-border extraction of natural gas in the German North Sea and concludes a lengthy political process at several governance levels. However, the agreement could be subsequently challenged by a pending court judgment. A newly published IDOS study examines the political dynamics around marine gas extraction, the approval process and opposition to the Gateway to the Ems (GEMS) gas extraction project.