Why would EP NL consider closing its Rijnmond 1 power plant?

EP NL has started planning to decommission the Rijnmond 1 power plant by March 31, 2026. If the market situation remains as expected, this date is certain. The plans for redeveloping the site are still underway. At the same time, EP NL is willing to invest in new, flexible solutions that contribute to a sustainable and balanced energy market and has begun developing alternatives for its power plant. Plants like Rijnmond 1 are essential to ensure the stability of the electricity supply when renewable electricity production is low. Economically, it is more feasible to keep units like Rijnmond 1 operational longer by investing in lifespan extension, rather than building new plants, which involves significant costs. A capacity market is very suitable to prevent the closure of existing gas plants if those plants are needed for supply security.