If they build coal plant....they'll sell it

Published 24 Aug 2011 09:30 2 Comments

Ayrshire Power have admitted that they are likely to seek out one of the 'big six' to sell on their coal-fired power station plans.

Speaking at a special meeting of Largs Community Council last week, representatives of the firm behind the controversial Hunterston proposals answered questions and spoke candidly on issues surrounding the project.

However, they also revealed that they were now actively looking for funding partners to take the proposals forward - and massive utilities such as Npower, British Gas, EDF, Eon, Scottish Power, and Scottish and Southern, are in their sights.

Councillor Jerry Dawson said: "Some of the cynics are saying you are only here to obtain a licence that you will then sell to one of the big six."

Managing Director Muir Miller replied: "We do not know which company will run the power station. We have no experience of running a power station of this size. Before, we had (previous project partners) DONG, who had experience of building and operating this.

Full story, other reports and views in the Largs & Millport Weekly News of August 24

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  patrick
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  Aug 25, 10:33
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  i suppose thats what business is all about making something then sell it.largs and millport make newspapers no sense in them keeping them is there!
  
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  Sadie
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  Aug 25, 12:23
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  Until or if ever they can give a plan and 20 year projection of function - company therefore accountability they should not get permission/license. All air polluting Service provision is in a dubious future. The Council would be better to hold off for now or they may find they, their neighbours and the world (This pollution will not stay within your boundaries but by air currant pass into the atmosphere and global warming) regret their permit. Instead look to enable Solar panels, water power and more.
  
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