MP calls for axed Rugeley Power Station to be turned into gas turbine

The remaining Rugeley B plant is to close in the summer years earlier than expected and around 150 jobs are to be axed.

Ms Milling has this week met with station owners Engie as well as a task force set up to oversee the closure and determine the future use of the site.

She said: "In terms of size, it is a 374 acre brownfield site which could accommodate a range of different developments, potentially including housing, commercial/industrial units, and a gas turbine - all of which could help to deliver much needed homes, jobs and electricity.

"Naturally the power station has National Grid connectivity, which means that there is a strong case to utilise the existing infrastructure and build a gas power station which will create jobs for the highly skilled workforce who currently work at Rugeley B.

"I am pleased the Taskforce is leaving no stone unturned and is looking at all options for the site, should the station close."