ENEL says ready to go coal-free

(ANSA) - Rome, May 15 - Power company ENEL said Wednesday it is ready to go coal-free.
    "ENEL is willing to proceed to the replacement of coal-fired plants with renewables and gas plants" in view of leaving coal behind scheduled in 2025, ENEL Italy chief Carlo Tamburi told the House productive activities committee.
    "Planning the activity can only be guaranteed by starting the procedures for obtaining the necessary authorisations now," he said.
    Tamburi said he had presented earlier Wednesday a request to the environment ministry for work to start at four sites.
    Italy is set to start leaving coal behind in six years' time.