ADPD raises concerns on Malta’s energy supply

ADPD-The Green Party has raised its concern on reports that the government is seeking a new short-term gas supply agreement, insisting that every international crisis underlines a fundamental failure to plan long-term.

In a statement released on Thursday, ADPD insisted that energy policy cannot continue to be shaped by burning billions of euros in subsidies to all when yet another crisis crops up.

“The Father Christmas season of silly promises will not get us anywhere,” ADPD Chairperson Sandra Gauci said, adding that a forward-looking energy strategy must prioritise resilience, sustainability, and independence.

“Malta’s over-reliance on imported fossil fuels leaves it vulnerable to international crises,” Gauci said. “Fluctuations in oil and gas markets can rapidly translate into higher costs and economic instability for a small, import-dependent country like Malta.”

Gauci said that the so-called solution of relying on interconnectors has proven to be a false promise, while renewable energy remains the only credible long-term solution.

“Expanding renewable energy generation not only reduces emissions substantially but also shields our economy from external shocks, stabilises energy costs, and strengthens national security,” ADPD Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo said.

ADPD-The Green Party pointed out that they have consistently proposed a comprehensive energy policy focused on renewable energy generation, community projects, and serious investment into energy efficiency.

“Energy policy is also environmental policy, economic policy, and industrial policy,” they concluded.