August 21, 2026
Boilerhouse B Demolished at Kraftwerk Voerde
Boilerhouse B at Kraftwerk Voerde was demolished in a controlled explosion, marking another major step in the transformation of the former power station.
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Progress on the new Awirs Power Station
The construction of the new Awirs power station is moving ahead at an impressive pace. I recently drove past the site and captured some images of the newly installed turbine and the boiler house. It’s remarkable how quickly things are coming together—what was just a foundation a few months ago is now a fully assembled […]
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