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Genesis Energy reviews future of Huntly Unit 5 as gas generation winds down

Genesis Energy is considering whether to sell or retain a 403 MW gas-fired generator at Huntly Power Station beyond 2029.

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Genesis Energy will spend the next 12 months reviewing the future of Huntly Power Station's Unit 5, a 403 MW gas-fired generator. The company is preparing to exit baseload gas generation by 2029 or earlier. If Genesis cannot establish a commercial case for keeping the unit operating beyond that date, it may sell the generator overseas.

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Genesis Energy reviews future of Huntly Unit 5 as gas role shrinks

Genesis could sell Huntly Power Station’s 403 MW Unit 5 overseas if it cannot establish a commercial case for keeping the gas-fired generator operating beyond 2029. Chief executive Malcolm Johns said Genesis would spend the next 12 months reviewing the…

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