Storm Darragh: chimney damage halts electricity generation at Ballylumford Power Station
Storm Darragh-related chimney damage has halted electricity generation at Ballylumford Power Station.
In a statement issued on Saturday (December 7), EP Ballylumford said the site has been made temporarily unavailable to the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI), halting electricity generation it assesses and safely addresses the damage.
It added, the storm, which affected several regions, caused significant weather conditions that resulted in structural damage to the chimney at the Ballylumford plant.
In response, the company stressed it is working swiftly to ensure a thorough investigation and a safe, efficient resolution to the issue.
“We are fully committed to ensuring the safe restoration of operations at EP Ballylumford,” said Tim McCullough, station manager at EP Ballylumford.
“The safety of our staff and the integrity of our equipment are our top priorities, and we are working closely with all necessary parties to minimise any disruption to electricity supply.”