Endesa Advances in Dismantling Coal Plants Across its Territory
Endesa is moving to complete the closure of all its coal-fired branches well ahead of the original timetable, aiming for full completion by 2027. A structured plan has been laid out to minimize the impact of dismantling these thermal facilities on the local communities and economies where they are located.
In a statement issued on a recent Saturday, the company outlined the initiatives within the Future-e Plan. The program focuses on safeguarding work opportunities for workers affected by plant closures, promoting professional retraining, advancing renewable energy projects in the regions, and implementing energy efficiency measures in nearby municipalities—efforts designed to cushion the transition for local populations while accelerating a shift toward cleaner energy.
Endesa currently has three coal power plants under dismantling: Andorra in Teruel, Compostilla in León, and Carboneras in Almería. A fourth plant, Pontes in A Coruña, has been closed, and Es Murterar in the Balearic Islands is in the process of closure. The group has previously signaled the intention to cease operations at all coal plants on the peninsula, a decision aligned with broader market dynamics and policy shifts surrounding carbon emission rights and rising fuel costs.
Back in 2019, Endesa announced plans to halt the operation of coal-fired plants on the peninsula, including those the company had constructed. This decision reflected changing energy economics and the evolving carbon market framework, which has influenced investment choices and the pace of retirements for thermal capacity. The Future-e Plan now governs a comprehensive approach to transition—one that integrates worker support, regional development, and renewed investment in renewable generation to sustain regional economies and energy security as the company pivots toward lower-emission energy sources.