U.K. Exploring Using Coal to Help Keep Lights on Next Winter

U.K. is in early talks with EDF about a key coal-fired station
High gas prices mean Britain may use more coal next winter

Electricite de France SA's coal-fired power station in West Burton, U.K.
Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

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By Rachel Morison

March 14, 2022 at 10:40 AM UTC

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The U.K. held exploratory talks with Electricite de France SA about the possibility of keeping the West Burton A coal-fired power plant generating beyond the end of September, when it’s due to close.