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The only constant in life is change – and that applies to the Amsterdam harbour as well.As part of the energy transition, public authorities decided in 2019 to close down the coal-fired power station.This meant that a landmark on the Amsterdam skyline – Hemweg 8’s smokestack – would disappear.
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The only constant in life is change – and that applies to the Amsterdam harbour as well. As part of the energy transition, public authorities decided in 2019 to close down the coal-fired power station. This meant that a landmark on the Amsterdam skyline – Hemweg 8’s smokestack – would disappear.
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- Release date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 0h 48m
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- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Netherlands
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