Overview

• A second attempt to demolish the remaining boiler house at the former Hamburg-Moorburg coal power plant is scheduled for this week after a failed detonation in March.
• Remote-controlled excavators are being used to prepare the site, reducing the amount of explosives needed for the operation.
• The safety zone for the demolition has been significantly reduced due to the boiler house's location further from public roads.
• Demolition of the decommissioned plant began in late 2023, with initial cleared areas slated for mid-2025 handover for redevelopment.
• The site is being repurposed for green hydrogen production as part of Germany's broader transition away from coal energy.