In a recent interview, Mr. Krebber of RWE discussed the importance of a balanced Power Plant Safety Act to maintain cost efficiency while swiftly implementing regulations to facilitate the construction of new power plants. With the upcoming German elections, Krebber highlighted the need for the new government to engage with the EU Commission for approval promptly. RWE intends to participate in tenders for building 3 GW of gas-fired power plants to support the coal phase-out, emphasizing the importance of the tender design for success. The company envisions an energy system with a majority share of renewables, supplemented by gas-fired power plants for backup capacity, with the pace of decarbonization subject to carbon pricing. Krebber stressed the significance of a hydrogen infrastructure for industry and gas-fired power plants, citing its cost-effectiveness over carbon capture and storage technologies. However, challenges remain in ramping up hydrogen production due to regulatory hurdles and lack of demand. RWE's investment decisions are influenced by market conditions like the halt in onshore wind business in the U.S. due to executive orders, leading to a focus on developing existing projects rather than new investments.