Explosion of the Moorburg power plant: Where is the second boiler house?

Explosion of the Moorburg power plant: Where is the second boiler house?

On Sunday there was a failed explosion at the former coal-fired power plant in Hamburg-Moorburg. According to information from ndr successful. While one of the two boiler houses was successfully blown up, the other boiler house did not react to the explosion.

The explosion began with ten single sprinkles in the first boiler house, which made the building fitting and creating a cloud of dust. The cause of the failure of the explosion in the second boiler house could be an unclear ignition sequence or a lack of ignition. Experts have already planned drone flights to investigate the causes. 600 kilograms of explosives have already been installed in the unsuccessfully blown -out boiler house.

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The time and the method for another explosion are still unclear. However, comprehensive security measures and closures must be provided for these on the country and on the southern same. In addition, the area is guarded to ensure security during the demolition work.

The demolition work at the Moorburg coal -fired power plant has been running for one and a half years. The power plant, which once cost three billion euros, was the most modern hard coal power plant in Germany. The 140 meter high double chimney was successfully blown up in November 2024. From mid -2025, the cleared areas are to be used for the construction of an electrolyser, which is to produce green hydrogen from 2027. Parts of the existing infrastructure, such as water treatment plants and workshop buildings, will be preserved, while the connection to the maximum voltage network is converted and laid.

like Spiegel reported, the demolition work and the associated explosions are an important step in the redesign of the site for future use.