Western Power Distribution
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| Western Power Distribution | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Control Centre, Central Dispatch & Contact Centre Based in Lamby Way CardiffHead Office: Avonbank, Bristol with regional offices throughout Wales and The South West |
| Area served | Wales & South West |
| Industry | Electricity |
| Products | Electricity distribution |
| Services | Energy |
| Owner | PPL |
| Parent | PPL |
Western Power Distribution is the trading identity of two electricity distribution companies - WPD South West (operating in South West England) and WPD South Wales (operating in South Wales) both companies act as the distribution network operators for their respective regions. Both companies are subsidiaries of PPL and are based in Bristol, England.[1]
In 1999 WPD South West was formed from the demerger of the electricity distribution arm of SWEB.[2]
On 15 September 2000 PPL purchased Hyder for £565m and sold Welsh Water and other interests, leaving the electricity distribution arm Infralec which was renamed WPD South Wales. [2][3][4]
WPD is currently embroiled in a controversy regarding its plans to build a housing development on the site of Llanishen Reservoir in Cardiff, Wales. WPD has stated that it will drain the reservoir if its plans are not approved.[5][6]
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.pplweb.com/ppl+global/growing+worldwide/international+operations/wpd+south+wales.htm
- ^ a b http://www.catalyst-commercial.co.uk/who_owns_whom.pdf
- ^ BBC News | BUSINESS | Hyder faces fresh battle
- ^ Western Power Distribution
- ^ Reservoir Action Group
- ^ Developer's threat to drain reservoir - icWales
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