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02/08/2001
North West to benefit from natural gas power plant
The creation of a new natural gas fired power station in County Londonderry is set to create almost 400 jobs during the construction phase of the development.
Work on the state-of-the-art Coolkeeragh power plant is to commence in early 2002, following the granting of planning permission on Tuesday 31 July. When operative, it is thought that the station, which utilises combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology will benefit towns and communities throughout the region, drawing its fuel from the proposed new natural gas pipeline which will stretch from Belfast to the North West. The development will replace the existing oil-fired station, which is scheduled to close in 2004.
CCGT technology has been described as an extremely energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way to commercially generate electricity, and it is hoped that such savings may trickle down to the consumer in the form of reduced electricity costs.
Richard Sterling of Coolkeeragh Power Ltd, who partnered ESB International Investments in visualising the project, thanked Derry City Council and the DoE Planning service for their help during the planning process.
Michael Aherne, Manager of ESB Northern Ireland, added: “This new station represents a private sector investment of £150 million in the infrastructure of the North West, bringing much needed jobs and many other direct benefits to the region”. (CL)
Work on the state-of-the-art Coolkeeragh power plant is to commence in early 2002, following the granting of planning permission on Tuesday 31 July. When operative, it is thought that the station, which utilises combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology will benefit towns and communities throughout the region, drawing its fuel from the proposed new natural gas pipeline which will stretch from Belfast to the North West. The development will replace the existing oil-fired station, which is scheduled to close in 2004.
CCGT technology has been described as an extremely energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way to commercially generate electricity, and it is hoped that such savings may trickle down to the consumer in the form of reduced electricity costs.
Richard Sterling of Coolkeeragh Power Ltd, who partnered ESB International Investments in visualising the project, thanked Derry City Council and the DoE Planning service for their help during the planning process.
Michael Aherne, Manager of ESB Northern Ireland, added: “This new station represents a private sector investment of £150 million in the infrastructure of the North West, bringing much needed jobs and many other direct benefits to the region”. (CL)
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