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In August 2014, PGE stated that it plans to launch the first investment connected with the construction of a lignite mine in Gubin in 2018. According to the company, construction of a 2,700 - 3,000 MW coal plant would begin in 2025, with completion in 2030.<ref>[http://stooq.pl/n/?f=910050&c=0&p=4+22 "PGE chce uruchomić elektrownię Gubin o mocy 2700-3000 MW w 2030 r."] ISBnews, 25 August 2014</ref>
In August 2016 plans for the lignite strip mine to supply the proposed plant were suspended by an administrative decision of the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection. The Directorate said there were gaps in the mine plan that undercut the extent of the environmental effects, and called on PGE to remedy the deficiencies. Until then the permitting process is considered suspended.<ref>[http://www.greenpeace.org/poland/pl/wydarzenia/polska/Plany-budowy-kopalni-odkrywkowej-w-Gubinie-wstrzymane/ "Plany budowy kopalni odkrywkowej w Gubinie wstrzymane,"] Greenpeace Poland, Aug 10, 2016</ref>
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