Hayden Station Unit 2 plant taken offline after scrubber vessel partially collapses
No injuries reported; Xcel Energy investigating cause
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Xcel Energy has temporarily shut down Hayden Station’s Unit 2 plant after one of the facility’s scrubber vessels partially collapsed on Nov. 29, according to a statement from Xcel Senior Media Relations Representative Michelle Aguayo on Thursday.
No one was injured, and the scrubber vessel is believed to be stable, said Aguayo.
“We are looking into the cause and have consulted with the manufacturer,” Aguayo said. “Repairs are in the planning stages and the plant remains safely offline.”
“Safety is a priority at Xcel Energy, including how our plants are run and maintained,” she added.
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