Emissions hit SSE power plant plan

Energy company SSE has suffered a major setback to its plans to develop an oil-fired power generation plant outside Duleek, Co Meath, after the project was refused planning permission because of its impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

An Bord Pleanála has upheld an appeal by local residents against the decision of Meath County Council to approve the construction of a 208-megawatt open cycle gas turbine “peaker” power plant at Platin.