Why do we need a new power station at Tilbury?
Over the next few years, a large number of the UK’s existing coal, oil and nuclear power stations are due to close as they reach the end of their operational lives, or are unable to achieve the latest environmental standards. It is estimated that the UK is likely to need between 20-30GW of new generating capacity by 2020. As an integrated energy company, we have a big part to play in making this happen. Our site at Tilbury is ideal to help deliver new generating capacity in the UK as it houses an existing coal-fired station and has an existing connection to the national electricity grid and proximity to cooling water from the River Thames. A new modern power station at Tilbury would make a significant contribution to ongoing energy supply while helping to reduce CO2 emissions.
Over the next few years, a large number of the UK’s existing coal, oil and nuclear power stations are due to close as they reach the end of their operational lives, or are unable to achieve the latest environmental standards. It is estimated that the UK is likely to need between 15-25GW of new generating capacity by 2020. As an integrated energy company, we have a big part to play in making this happen. Our site at Tilbury is ideal to help deliver new generating capacity in the UK as it houses an existing coal-fired station and has an existing connection to the national electricity grid and proximity to cooling water from the River Thames. A new modern power station at Tilbury would make a significant contribution to ongoing energy supply while helping to reduce CO2 emissions.
