Marl-Chemiepark Power Station

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Marl-Chemiepark Power Station is an ensemble of three thermal power stations. One of these power stations has a 300 meters tall, another a 241 meters tall chimney.

The 300 meters chimney was demolished in 1995, using a special excavator.

51°41′07″N7°06′10″E / 51.68528°N 7.10278°E / 51.68528; 7.10278


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