Belgian court suspends Ventilus grid works in Izegem after residents' urgent appeal

Belgium's Council for Permit Disputes has suspended pumping works for the Ventilus high-voltage station expansion in Izegem, near Lendelede, following a residents' request citing utmost urgency. The suspension halts part of a key grid project, though the broader Ventilus timeline and impact remain uncertain. This marks a legal setback for the project, which is critical for Belgium's energy transition.