Energy Giant Ørsted Shuts Down Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant

Ørsted, one of the world’s largest energy companies, announced its plans to shut down its last coal-fired heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, located in Western Denmark. This would make Ørsted’s entire energy generation fossil-free. 

At one point, the offshore wind power firm was one of the most coal-intensive energy companies in Europe. However, since 2006, the company has significantly reduced its coal consumption by reducing several heat and power plants.