00:00Taiwan is turning to coal to guard against energy risks as conflict in the Middle East
00:04disrupts natural gas flows.
00:07The economy ministry has asked state-owned power company Tsai Power to use two coal-fired
00:12units at a privately owned plant in central Taiwan starting in May.
00:16The order is for three months but can be extended.
00:19Officials say the step adds flexibility to Taiwan's power system, which relies heavily
00:23on imported LNG.
00:25Tsai Power also addressed concerns over air pollution, saying it will ensure its annual
00:30coal consumption will not exceed last year's level.
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