Cokerie D'Ougrée
In a forgotten warehouse in Ougrée, rusting locomotives stand still—once vital to the Cokerie d’Ougrée coke plant. Left behind after its closure, they now serve as eerie relics of a vanished industry, drawing urban explorers and photographers.
Built in the 19th century, Cokerie d’Ougrée was once a thriving coke plant fueling Belgium’s steel industry. After decades of operation, it closed in 2008 due to economic decline and environmental concerns. Now abandoned, its rusting structures stand as a ghostly reminder of industrial glory, attracting urban explorers and history lovers.
The abandoned industrial site featuring the Boiler House, which powered the cokerie of Cockerill Sambre. Discover the train workshop where trains and machinery were maintained, and uncover the remains of this once-thriving industrial hub.
The cokes cars of Cokerie d’Ougrée played a crucial role in the plant’s operations, collecting and transporting the hot, fiery coke from the ovens to be used in steel production. Built to withstand intense heat, these heavy-duty cars once moved continuously through the plant.
The pusher cars at Cokerie d’Ougrée were essential in moving the hot coke through the plant, pushing heavy loads along the tracks to different parts of the factory. Built for strength and endurance, these sturdy cars helped maintain the continuous flow of production.
The light oil remover at Cokerie d’Ougrée played a vital role in the coke production process, extracting oil from the gas produced in the ovens. This equipment helped ensure the purity of the coke, making it suitable for steel production.
Some drone footage of the site. Including a 360 photo.
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