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China General Nuclear Power partnered with EDF to help fund a third of the £20bn cost of the nuclear power plant being built in Somerset

The facility is expected to be able to provide clean power for as many as 400,000 families

It ruled the government’s contribution to the new nuclear plant in Somerset does not violate EU rules

China’s largest nuclear power producer hopes to develop its expertise and knowledge

Wood Group has won a contract to provide technical assistance for a nuclear power project in the UK. It is supporting General Nuclear System (GNS) Limited, a joint venture between EDF Energy and China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) as it seeks preliminary regulatory assessment of a reactor proposed for Bradwell in Essex. The Office […]

A Chinese nuclear energy developer is exploring a bid to invest in a nuclear power station under construction in Cumbria. CGN, which already owns a large stake in the Hinkley Point C facility, hopes to buy an equity stake in Toshiba’s 3.4GW NuGen Moorside project. A CGN spokesperson said: “CGN has accepted the invitation to […]

The UK Government has asked nuclear regulators to assess a Chinese-designed reactor for a proposed plant in Britain. Industry and Energy Minister Jesse Norman made the announcement yesterday for a Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of the UK HPR1000 reactor. China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and France’s EDF submitted an application through their joint venture […]

The final deal for the construction of Hinkley Point C has been signed today. The UK Government, EDF and CGN have signed the contract in a ceremony in London following Theresa May’s decision to green light the £18 billion nuclear project after she reviewed it. According to Business, Industrial and Energy Secretary Greg Clark, the […]

The Chinese firm which is going to invest £6 billion in Hinkley Point is facing charges of nuclear espionage in the US. It has been alleged that China General Nuclear Power (CGN) tried to steal the country’s nuclear technology secrets. The news follows UK’s Government announcement in July to delay the nuclear project in Somerset. CGN will […]

EDF and its Chinese partner will put aside an additional £3 billion in case of emergencies during the building and running of Hinkley Point C. An EDF spokesperson said the money was needed “if something extreme happens” but didn’t elaborate on what that might be. Initally the French energy giant said it would provide £12 […]