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) |
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 | Emergency/Backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Retired | coal: unknown | 30 | subcritical | 1965 | 2000 | False |
| Unit 2 | Retired | coal: unknown | 30 | subcritical | 1966 | 2000 | False |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ScottishPower Ltd [100%] | Iberdrola SA [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | ScottishPower Ltd [100%] | Iberdrola SA [100.0%] |
Ownership Tree
This ownership tree is part of the Global Energy Ownership Tracker, a project of Global Energy Monitor.
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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