Whitegate power station to remain offline until the end of the year

Technical problems forced the shutdown of the plant in December

The Whitegate power station alongside the oil refinery in Cork Harbour. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney

The Whitegate Power Station in Cork Harbour is expected to remain offline for the remainder of the year putting pressure on Ireland's national power grid.

A significant fault occurred at the plant, owned by Bord Gáis Energy, in early December which is unlikely to see the facility return to power generation until 2022.