Overview

• The second boiler house of Hamburg's decommissioned Moorburg coal power plant was successfully demolished on April 30, 2025, following a failed attempt in March.
• Remote-controlled excavators were used earlier this week to weaken the structure, reducing the amount of explosives needed and enhancing safety.
• Smaller safety zones ensured minimal disruption, with only one road temporarily closed and speed limits reduced near the site to manage visibility from dust.
• The Moorburg plant, shut down in 2021 due to environmental and economic factors, is being dismantled to make room for green hydrogen infrastructure.
• A renewable-powered electrolyzer is planned to begin hydrogen production on the site by 2027, supporting Germany's goal to phase out coal by 2030.