EDF Energy completes sale of CCGT West Burton B plant in UK
As part of its move away from fossil generation, EDF Energy has sold its only gas-fired power plant in the United Kingdom. EDF Energy announced completion
www.power-eng.comI don’t have live tool access right now to pull the very latest updates. I can share what’s publicly known about EDF Energy’s West Burton assets up to recent years and guide you on how to find the latest news.
Direct answer
- The West Burton site in Nottinghamshire has included two principal units historically (West Burton A, a coal-fired unit, and West Burton B, a gas-fired CCGT unit) with separate trajectories. West Burton A has moved through decommissioning processes and, in some U.K. energy-crisis contingencies, has been kept available on a non-commercial, standby basis for energy security, while West Burton B has been subject to sale discussions. For the most current status, you should check EDF Energy’s official media center and recent regulatory filings, since strategic decisions (closure dates, standby arrangements, or sales) have changed over time.
Where to look for the latest news
- EDF Energy media centre: press releases and closure/update notices for West Burton A and West Burton B, including any new agreements with Grid ESO, Ofgem, or government requests.
- National Grid ESO and Ofgem announcements: updates on capacity arrangements, standby status, and any government requests to extend operation of coal or gas plants for energy security.
- Trade and energy press (e.g., S&P Global, Power Technology, Power Engineering): reports on specific transactions or decommissioning timelines.
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow down to the most recent 6–12 months and summarize any closures, sales, or standby arrangements.
- Compile a concise timeline of West Burton A and West Burton B status with key dates.
- Create a quick citation-backed summary using publicly available sources if you provide permission to fetch current pages.