UK revamps Sizewell C nuclear funding to avoid delays

The UK Government has updated the funding model for the Sizewell C nuclear plant to prevent potential construction delays

UK funds Hartlepool nuclear reactor project

Hartlepool will reportedly become the site for a collection of mini nuclear reactors in the next ten years, following the government’s allocation of a multimillion pound grant to engineering group Babcock

Sizewell C secures land deal with EDF Energy

Sizewell C has finalised an agreement with EDF Energy to acquire the land necessary for the construction of its new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast

Industry leaders push for nuclear energy’s ‘green’ label

Industry leaders advocate for governments to classify nuclear energy as a sustainable investment

New UK gas power station construction tied to nuclear investment shortfall

The Nuclear Industry Association cautions that not investing enough in nuclear power will lead to more gas stations being built, emphasizing the need for urgent action on nuclear projects to cut down on expensive gas reliance

Hinkley Point C delays raise UK blackout risk

Delays in Hinkley Point C construction and other nuclear station closures heighten blackout risk for the UK by 2028 due to increased demand and insufficient capacity, a study warns

EDF extends UK nuclear outages

The restart dates for Heysham 1-1, Heysham 1-2, Hartlepool 1 and Hartlepool 2 have been delayed by approximately one week until March

EDF prosecuted for worker injury at nuclear power station

EDF and Trillium are being prosecuted after a contractor sustained severe foot injuries near the main cooling water discharge valves at Dungeness B power station

Teesside to host private nuclear power plant

Community Nuclear Power plans to construct a privately financed nuclear power station in Teesside, aiming to generate roughly a gigawatt of energy with four small modular reactors

France dominates Europe’s power exports

France has emerged as the top net power exporter in Europe for 2023, driven by low demand and the recovery of its nuclear fleet, according to a report