Monceau-Sur-Sambre power station
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Monceau-Sur-Sambre power station is a retired power station in Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Monceau-Sur-Sambre power station | Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium | 50.4034, 4.3844 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 10, Unit 2: 50.4034, 4.3844
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | retired | coal: anthracite | 50 | unknown | 1949 | 2006 |
| Unit 10 | retired | coal: anthracite | 116 | unknown | 1964 | 2006 |
| Unit 2 | retired | coal: anthracite | 50 | unknown | 1949 | 2006 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Electrabel NV/SA [100%] | ENGIE SA [100.0%] |
| Unit 10 | Electrabel NV/SA [100%] | ENGIE SA [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Electrabel NV/SA [100%] | ENGIE SA [100.0%] |
Background
The coal-fired Monceau-Sur-Sambre power station (previously known as Power Plant IM)[1] was originally built in 1921 by Electrabel. Several units were taken down and reconstructed throughout its operation. In 1977 the power plant was the main source of electricity for its local area. New components that allowed for the burning of natural gas were also added to the plant during the 70s; a large pipeline was built between the power plant and a nearby gas supply site to supply fuel.[2]
In the early 2000s, it was discovered that the Monceau-Sur-Sambre power plant was responsible for 10% of Belgium's total CO2 emissions. Protests from civilian groups, particularly Greenpeace, arose in 2006. The plant closed in 2007 after all the negative press, although some facilities (mainly pumps) remained in operation until 2010, when it was fully abandoned.[2] Demolition of the site began in 2014 and lasted until 2020.
For more on Belgium's coal plants, see Belgium and Coal.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Power Plant IM". Atlas Obscura. August 16, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Centrale Électrique de Monceau-sur-Sambre | Abandoned and Lost Places". Abandoned and Lost Places. 2009-11-18. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
Additional data
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