tarboat's photos with the keyword: longannet

Goodbye Longannet

10 Dec 2021 4 2 185
Longannet power station had a generating capacity of 2,400 MW and was operated by Scottish Power. It was completed in 1973 and at that time it was the largest in Europe. In addition to coal it is capable of burning biomass, natural gas and sludge. It closed in March 2016 after missing out on a contract with National Grid and the chimney was demolished on 9th December 2021. This view is across the Forth from Bo'ness Station.

Longannet

11 Oct 2018 1 1 316
Disused Longannet power station seen from Falkirk. It had a generating capacity of 2,400 MW and is operated by Scottish Power. The station was completed in 1973 and at that time it was the largest in Europe. In addition to coal it was capable of burning biomass, natural gas and sludge. It closed in March 2016 after missing out on a contract with National Grid.

Longannet at dusk

10 Apr 2018 1 310
Longannet power station seen over the oil refinery at Grangemouth. It had a generating capacity of 2,400 MW and is operated by Scottish Power. It was completed in 1973 and at that time it was the largest in Europe. In addition to coal it was capable of burning biomass, natural gas and sludge. It closed in March 2016 after missing out on a contract with National Grid.

Longannet

16 Nov 2014 4 1 445
Longannet power station has a generating capacity of 2,400 MW and is operated by Scottish Power. It was completed in 1973 and at that time it was the largest in Europe. In addition to coal it is capable of burning biomass, natural gas and sludge.