Methil power station

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Methil power station is a retired power station in Methil, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Location

Table 1: Project-level location details

Plant name Location Coordinates (WGS 84)
Methil power station Methil, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom 56.190918, -2.996732 (exact)

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Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):

  • Unit 1, Unit 2: 56.190918, -2.996732

Project Details

Table 2: Unit-level details

Unit name Status Fuel(s) Capacity (MW) Technology Start year Retired year
Unit 1 retired coal - unknown 30 subcritical 1965 2000
Unit 2 retired coal - unknown 30 subcritical 1966 2000

Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details

Unit name Owner
Unit 1 ScottishPower Ltd [100.0%]
Unit 2 ScottishPower Ltd [100.0%]

Background

Methil power station was commissioned from 1965–1966 by ScottishPower. It ceased generation in 2000 and was demolished in 2011.[1]

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Additional data

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