The blast furnace, of which this power plant was a part, had already been idle since 2008. However, news of the definitive closure did not break until 2012.

Activity at this site commenced in 1836. As often happens in the steel industry, the factory underwent several mergers and acquisitions throughout its history, until it finally came into Italian hands in 2001. However, this Italian group ceased primary steel production in 2008. A buyer was sought, but none was found. In 2012, the curtain fell on the factory for good. What was still usable was salvaged from the old power plant, but judging by the thick layer of dust covering everything, very little has been moved since then...