Sizewell B achieves milestone in electricity generation

The nuclear power station near Southwold has surpassed 250 terawatt-hours in electricity generation, potentially powering every home in Suffolk for 192 years

Sizewell B roars back to life following maintenance

Sizewell B power station in Suffolk has resumed operations following a planned maintenance, positioning it for another 18 months of generation

First reactor to be built in more than 30 years arrives at Hinkley Point C

It is the first of the two nuclear reactors that will be installed at Hinkley Point C

Sizewell B goes offline for 66 days for maintenance work

The UK’s youngest nuclear power station supplies electricity to 2.5 million homes in East Anglia

EDF looks at extending operational life of Sizewell B

The 1.2GW power station could continue operating until 2055

Will the UK extend the life of nuclear plant by 20 years amid energy crisis?

EDF is looking at extending the operational life of Sizewell B power station from 2035 to 2055

Sizewell B reconnects to the grid

The power plant has been closed for planned refuelling and maintenance work

EDF’s Sizewell B nuclear plant back to full power

It agreed to run at half capacity for a period of four months to help manage the impact of very low power demand on the grid

Environment Agency consults on Sizewell C new-build nuclear proposals at site in Suffolk

The Environment Agency is seeking feedback from the community and national stakeholders on applications for three environmental permits required for the operation of the facility

Emergency response centre opens at Sizewell B

A new Emergency Response Centre (ERC) has opened at the Sizewell B nuclear power station. The centre contains back-up control systems to allow operators to command the station remotely if necessary, as well as emergency equipment, high pressure pumps and vehicles that could be sent out in the case of an extreme event (pictured). The […]