Video: Total Wrecking completes demolition of former power station

The company said the imposion, which took place on October 6 at 8:00 am, was carried out using high-precision, engineered explosive techniques to minimise environmental impact and ensure public safety. 

The site is being redeveloped to support renewable energy infrastructure, including one of Louisiana’s largest solar power installations.

The implosion is the latest milestone in the broader decommissioning project, which also involves dismantling turbine buildings, lignite silos, cooling towers, conveyor systems, and auxiliary structures such as fuel and chemical tanks.

Remaining asbestos-containing materials, including gaskets and pipe insulation, are being removed by licensed professionals, while oils, residual lignite, and other materials are handled according to best practices.

Concrete from demolished structures will be crushed and reused onsite as backfill during final grading operations, and key infrastructure such as the main switchyard, guard shack, and warehouse will remain protected throughout.

The final phase of the project will see the land regraded and stabilised, preparing it for renewable energy development and signaling a significant step in Louisiana’s transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources.