Stop Kingsnorth: no new generation of coal power stations
New UK coal projects
Kingsnorth
E.ON
Following approval from Medway Council without objection, on January 2nd the application was passed to DBERR for S36 approval. Only the liberal democrats on the council, as well as one Labour councillor, opposed the scheme. However, the council did call for a public inquiry.
Tilbury
RWE npower
Scoping studies underway. Planning application imminent. If approved - construction for 2014.
Blyth
RWE npower
Scoping studies underway. Planning application imminent. If approved – construction for 2014.
Ferrybridge
Scottish and Southern Energy
Scoping studies underway. Decision for 2010. Commissioned for 2014. (These plans replaced original plans for ‘refit’ of 500MW plant)
Longannet
Scottish power
At scoping stage. Construction could start in 2009 with operations beginning in 2012.
Cockenzie
Scottish power
At scoping stage. Construction could start in 2009 with operations beginning in 2012.
Kingsnorth is one of the many new coal projects planned for the UK.
In addition to the new generation plants, new open cast coal mines are planned for Wales and the Midlands.
The companies planning new coal projects include:
E.ON
RWE Power
Scottish and Southern Energy
Scottish Power
For a more detailed map of the biggest current carbon emitters in the UK see this page.
