Record low for coal Coal-fired power has hit a record low following the closure of several high-profile energy plants, government figures reveal. by Jez Abbott Britain's biggest plant of its kind, Longannet, ran for 46 years. Picture: Scottish Power Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Email: mineralplanning@haymarket.com Call: 0208 267 8120 RegisterFREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Subscribe Prices on request Full access to mineralandwasteplanning.co.uk Exclusive event discounts Mineralandwasteplanning print magazine Plus lots more including our State of the Industry Report. See all benefits