gas to power in europe april 2005 ii title author christoph tönjes editor amy mahan copyright energy delta institute clingendael international programme published by groningen the hague iii abstract there is little argument among stakeholders regarding significant potential for fired generation as detailed agency s world outlook 2004 projections however some players are concerned that actual conditions not entirely favourable and may impede full realisation of this prospect most important factors affect future decisions build new plants perceptions expectations held generators about relative fuel prices coal natural other contributing uncertainty involve role nuclear how european co 2 emission trading scheme will develop with exception policies choice principle left market nevertheless governments appear be more supportive than others regards preferences