All press releases

Format: 20/03/2023
Format: 20/03/2023
Cottam power station
Monday, September 30, 2019

Cottam Power Station powers down after half a century

Cottam power station has switched off for the final time. Since it started generating in 1968 the station has produced nearly 500 terawatt hours of electricity – enough to single-handedly power the UK for around 18 months. It was originally planned to operate for 30 years
Cottam power station
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Cottam power station to cease generation

EDF Energy has decided to end generation at its Cottam coal-fired power station in North Nottinghamshire and will now start consultation with Trades Union partners.
Cottam power station
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Cottam power station's 50th anniversary

Cottam power station has celebrated its 50th birthday with an evening of nostalgia as staff were invited to a special event where they swapped memories of life on the site over the past five decades. .