The Ministry for Energy and Health has said that the Power and Gas project is at an advanced stage. "The power plant construction is currently estimated to be completed ahead of schedule in May."
It said in a statement today that this will enable final testing and commissioning processes.
With reference to reports on some local media, the Ministry clarified that, the Malta gas and power project "is progressing at a rapid pace."
"Advanced works are being carried out on power plant development and gas infrastructure and as from this summer, clean energy from Gas will be generated in Delimara."
The Ministry said that the Government's policy will result in a "reduction of over 50 percent of the country's emissions and a 90 percent reduction in particulate matter."
Enemalta is now undertaking a competitive process for decommissioning the 150 metre Delimara Chimney and the Delimara 1 Heavy Fuel Oil plant.