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1953 First stage of the 360MW power station was commissioned
1957 Building work commenced.
Generating plant consisted of three English Electric 120 MW hydrogen cooled turbo-alternators.
Babcock and Wilcox supplied three 860,000 lb/hour boilers operating at 110 bar and 543°C.
1963 The power station was officially opened.
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