Endesa Termic, Industrial chimney in As Pontes de García Rodríguez, Spain
Endesa Termic is a thermal power station in As Pontes de García Rodríguez featuring a chimney that rises 356 meters above the landscape. The facility uses gas and steam turbines to produce electricity and remains a visible part of the region's industrial infrastructure.
The power station began operations in 1974 as Spain expanded its energy production capabilities. The chimney was constructed to handle emissions from this growing industrial activity in the region.
The chimney has become a landmark for the town and shapes how locals see their landscape. People use it as a reference point in daily conversation and it defines the visual identity of the region.
The chimney is visible from outside the facility and can be observed from a distance, especially on clear days. The plant grounds are not open to visitors, but the structure can be viewed from public roads nearby.
The chimney ranks among the tallest industrial structures in Europe and exceeds the height of many landmark buildings. Its design exemplifies industrial architecture from the post-war period in Spain.
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