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Some details from an npower presentation shared with visitors to the site:

  • 1990: S36 Consent planning application to Department of Energy.
  • 1992: 3 week public enquiry.
  • 1992: S36 Consent received.
  • 1994: Demolition of B Station.
  • 1999: ABB Alstrom Power start to construct Staythorpe C.
  • 2001: Work ceases due to economic climate.
  • 2007: Work re-commences.
  • 2010: Commercial operation of first unit.

4x 425 MW units. Fuel oil storage up to 40,000 tonnes (site is capable of burning oil but doesn't). 58.1% thermal efficiency (on gas) compared to circa 32% of old coal station.

Project budget - £680m. Peak number of contractors on site - 2050. Man hours worked in construction - 7.265 million. 101km buried ductwork and pipes. 700km cabling.

Fuel gas available from 20/08/2009.

Dates of first firing: