European Union Clears MGT Power’s Plans for Biomass Project
The European Union has given its approval for MGT Power to convert its coal-fired power plant into a biomass unit using wood pellets.
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The European Union has given its approval for MGT Power to convert its coal-fired power plant into a biomass unit using wood pellets.
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