EnBW Weighs 861 MW Gas — Fired Power Plant in Karlsruhe

EnBW presented plans for the roughly 861-megawatt RDK 9 combined-cycle gas power plant in Karlsruhe at a public information event. A final investment decision remains pending; construction must begin soon to meet a legally mandated 2031 operating target. The plant would initially burn natural gas, with provisions for a future hydrogen conversion subject to infrastructure, supply and economic conditions. Potential future district heating output would reach up to 220 megawatts thermal, using the existing industrial site. The project offers a potential replacement for coal generation; the company aims to withdraw its last coal unit by 2028, conditions permitting. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. EnBW — Energie Baden-Württemberg AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)