Thermal capacity accounted for 53.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,544GW. This is expected to contribute 38% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,074GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.96% is in the UK. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in the UK, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Trafford CCGT Power Plant
The Trafford CCGT Power Plant is a 1,932MW thermal power project located in England, the UK. It is being developed by Wainstones Energy. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The project is owned by Wainstones Energy. Buy the profile here.
2. Damhead Creek 2 Power Plant
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Damhead Creek 2 Power Plant is a 1,800MW thermal power project in England, the UK. VPI is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2026. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by VPI. Buy the profile here.
3. Eggborough Gas Power Plant
The 1,700MW Eggborough Gas Power Plant is located in England, the UK. It is owned by Eggborough Power. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Eggborough Power is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. King’s Lynn B Power Station
The King’s Lynn B Power Station is a 1,700MW thermal power project. It is planned in England, the UK. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by EP UK Investments. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. EP UK Investments is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. East Yorkshire CCGT Power Plant
The 1,700MW thermal project, East Yorkshire CCGT Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It The project is currently in permitting stage. Energeticky a Prumyslovy Holding is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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