Agreement to progress development of new small scale nuclear reactor in Wales Oct 21, 2022 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cwmni Egino to support their development of a new small scale nuclear project in North Wales. The MoU enables the NDA to share information and expertise around the characteristics of its land at Trawsfynydd, to align the decommissioning […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy: Helping Meet the Challenge of the UK’s Clean Electricity Needs Feb 1, 2021 GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy is a world-leading provider of nuclear power plant technology, nuclear reactors and nuclear services. With the UK committing to becoming zero carbon by 2050 there is an ever growing need to find low carbon energy sources – and GE Hitachi are committed to this. We’ve been speaking exclusively with the firms […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
General Fusion’s fusion energy demonstration receives consent Jan 16, 2023 South Oxfordshire District Council Planning Committee approves fusion energy project; construction to start this year at UKAEA’s Culham Campus. The fusion demonstration will be built to 70 per cent scale of a commercial power plant at UKAEA’s Culham Campus. The fusion machine is expected to be commissioned in 2026 and fully operational by early 2027. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Jeff Bezos backed firm plans £290m nuclear fusion demonstration plant in Oxfordshire Jun 22, 2021 Canada’s General Fusion – one of the leading private firms aiming to turn the promise of fusion into a commercially viable energy source – is set to build a large-scale nuclear fusion demonstration plant in Oxfordshire. The firm, backed by Jeff Bezos, are aiming to build at Culham – home of the UK’s national fusion […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station development consent decision announced Dec 14, 2022 The application for the Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The application involves a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station, comprising a CCGT unit with a capacity of up to 910 megawatts electrical output (gross), carbon capture and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Nuclear revolution should be led by East of England Feb 1, 2023 The proposed nuclear power station at Sizewell C will be built soon, says the project’s Head of Development. Speaking in the run-up to the East of England Development Conference (to be held on February 6), Tom McGarry, Head of Regional External Affairs & Development at Sizewell C says all the signs indicate that the multi-billion […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxford to host world’s first fusion energy fuel research facility Apr 23, 2021 Engineering powerhouse Atkins has been appointed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to help design the world’s first centre for researching tritium for use in fusion energy. The Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility – which will be built at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire – will support ongoing work at ITER, the world’s largest fusion experiment […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Rolls-Royce Submarines to expand site in Derby Jun 20, 2023 Rolls-Royce today announced it plans to almost double the size of its Raynesway site, creating hundreds of new jobs in Derby. Funded by the MoD, the site development is required to meet the growth in demand from the Royal Navy and as a result of the recent AUKUS announcement. In March 2023 it was confirmed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sizewell C Nuclear Initiative Opens Doors for Private Stakeholders Sep 19, 2023 The UK government has initiated the process for private investors to express their interest in the Sizewell C power station, a pivotal element of the nation’s nuclear renaissance. The Energy Security Secretary, Claire Coutinho, announced the commencement of the investment process, inviting potential partners to showcase their interest in the project. Sizewell C, anticipated to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Small Modular Reactors: An Incoming Energy Revolution? Dec 16, 2021 Nuclear power is one of the most significant and well-established alternatives to fossil fuel energy, but it is possibly facing one of its biggest transformations to date! Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are being discussed as a major disruptor within the sector – promising a new dawn for nuclear power. So, what are SMRs? Effectively they […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Government provides £102m boost to Nuclear and Hydrogen innovation Dec 14, 2022 The UK government has today announced new funding to support clean energy production in the UK. Today’s funding includes £77 million to bolster nuclear fuel production and support the development of the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, along with £25 million for technologies that can produce hydrogen from sustainable biomass and waste, while removing […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“No Nuclear – No Net Zero” – The Green Energy Source Vital to the UK’s Green Ambitions Jan 20, 2021 With Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C moving forward, and announcement such as that by Rolls Royce surrounding their desire to deliver new reactors as part of a consortium there is a real buzz within the nuclear sector at present – and it could be crucial to enabling the UK to achieve net zero. Ahead […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
