Sines Coal Plant's Towering Chimneys Demolished in 17-Second Blast
The demolition of two towering chimneys in Sines, Portugal, marked the end of an era for the region's energy production. The structures, remnants of a coal-fired power plant operational for four decades, came down in a controlled explosion. The plant once generated a quarter of Portugal's electricity at its peak.
The demolition, carried out using half a ton of explosives, took just 17 seconds. The chimneys, standing at 225 meters tall and built between 1979 and 1985, were reduced to rubble. The operation required the closure of almost all access roads to Sines for over an hour and a half.
Energy company EDP, which owned the plant, has plans to recycle or reuse almost all the debris from the demolition. This aligns with their vision for the future of energy production, focusing on clean energies. The total dismantling of the plant is expected to be completed by 2028.
The demolition of the Sines coal power plant's chimneys signals a significant shift in Portugal's energy landscape. With the plant's closure, the country moves closer to its goal of clean energy production. The recycling and reuse of demolition debris also underscores EDP's commitment to sustainable practices.
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