Hinkley Point C is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities, up to 1,000 apprenticeships and 64% of the project’s construction value is predicted to go to UK companies.
The 14-metre-tall dome closes the 44-metre-high reactor building, allowing its fit-out to accelerate. Images of the spectacular operation can be downloaded here - and the video can be downloaded here.
Work on Unit 2 was stopped during the pandemic, but teams are catching up on lost time.…
Fuel free at Hunterston B as UK’s first Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor nuclear station completes defueling
Since 1976 Hunterston B has contributed more than £13.3 billion to the UK economy, and delivered nearly 300TWh of electricity, enough to power all Scotland’s homes for over 30 years. It…
Over the next 18 months, Britain’s largest low-carbon energy project at Hinkley Point C will create 3,000 new jobs in Somerset as it approaches peak construction, with around 15,000 people expected to be building the new power station. The growth will create new opportunities for local people to…
Hinkley Point C’s Delivery Director, Nigel Cann has released his latest 2023 update on the project. The footage shows how work has progressed over the last 12 months, with the site moving into new phases of construction. Work has accelerated with around 8,000 people now working on site.…