Scholz: Refinery control important for energy security

Created: 09/16/2022Updated: 09/16/2022 2:02 p.m

Olaf Scholz goes to a lectern.

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Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) described the decision for state control of the mineral oil company Rosneft Germany as a very important step for energy security in Germany.

“We now want to take advantage of the opportunities that arise from these decisions.

The hanging game is over, ”said Scholz on Friday in Berlin.

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The decision on state control of Rosneft Germany affects the PCK oil refinery in Schwedt in north-eastern Brandenburg, which is important for eastern Germany.

Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) said: "With this day today you can say: The location is secured and the future for Schwedt is being worked out." dpa