[7] The station contained two 550 MW generating units with cross compound turbines, supplied from a single boiler.

A coroner's report gave a verdict of accidental death; subsequently the Factory Inspectorate began legal proceedings against the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) for breaches in safety provisions.

[11] During the 2007 United Kingdom floods, the 400 kV substation at the site was temporarily shut down on 27 June, whilst the 275 kV substation was not affected; operational service was fully restored by early 28 June.

[13][14][15] Thorpe Marsh Power Limited proposed an initial capacity of 960 MW.

[21] Local news sources have highlighted the projects' potential in repurposing the old power station's infrastructure.