Scottishpower

Artist's representation of the National HVDC Centre Construction has started on a new technology centre in Cumbernauld that will test and de-risk the use of high voltage direct current (HVDC) on the electricity network in Great Britain.

Energy support services group Lakehouse has issued another profit warning after securing a £37 million contract with Scottish Power. The Group said it is expecting £4m in contract write-downs this year due to performance issues in its Regeneration division.

The explosive demolition of Cockenzie Power Station, comprising the twin chimney stacks and turbine hall, was carried out by ScottishPower on Saturday. The first controlled explosive demolition of the 149m twin chimneys took place at 12 noon with a second explosive event bringing down the turbine ha

East Lothian Council has pledged to develop a masterplan to secure the future of the former Cockenzie Power Station following two failed bids to develop the site. The local authority discussed the use of the site this week and agreed to consider joint venture and public ownership, creating a specifi

The date for the controlled explosive demolition of the Cockenzie Power Station chimney stacks has been confirmed as Saturday 26th September. The decision was reached after close consultation between ScottishPower, East Lothian Council and Police Scotland.

East Lothian Council has called on all parties to make clear their intentions for the future of the former Cockenzie Power Station site as the authority begins to prepare its detailed plan for development in the county.