Overview

• The second boiler house of the decommissioned Hamburg-Moorburg coal power plant is scheduled for demolition this week following a failed attempt in late March.
• A previous demolition attempt was unsuccessful due to a misfired main charge, requiring a new approach for the remaining structure.
• Preparations are underway using a remote-controlled excavator, which has allowed for a reduction in the amount of explosives needed.
• The location of the boiler house at the rear of the site permits a smaller safety zone compared to the first blast.
• The site, under phased demolition since late 2023, is being cleared for a hydrogen electrolysis facility aligned with Germany's energy transition goals.