Agreement to progress development of new small scale nuclear reactor in Wales Oct 17, 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: Mya Driver Read more
Further steps to prepare Sizewell C for construction Jan 23, 2024 £1.3 billion additional investment in the nuclear plant, key to expanding nuclear energy in the UK and providing stable, cheaper and more secure power in the long-term. The government has made an additional £1.3 billion available to support the construction of Sizewell C, which will create thousands of jobs and enough stable, cheaper and more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station development consent decision announced Dec 12, 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: Mya Driver Read more
Planning Regulations to be Eased for Nation-wide Mini Nuclear Plants Jan 15, 2024 The UK Government is actively considering revising planning regulations to facilitate the construction of mini nuclear plants across a more diverse array of locations. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance the country’s nuclear energy capacity, particularly through the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors (AMRs). As […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rolls Royce reveals plans to match England’s nuclear ambitions Nov 10, 2022 Rolls-Royce SMR, supported by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), has successfully completed a siting assessment review into the potential options for deploying Rolls-Royce SMR power stations. The study is another important step in deploying a fleet of small modular reactors (SMRs) that could help ensure the UK can reach net zero and bolster the country’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rolls-Royce SMR design progresses to next step of Generic Design Assessment Apr 5, 2023 The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) announced today that they are progressing to the next phase of their assessment of Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd’s 470 MW Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design. The process, known as Generic Design Assessment (GDA), allows the regulators to begin assessing the safety, security, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rolls-Royce Submarines to expand site in Derby Jun 14, 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
UK Government commits £700m to Sizewell C nuclear project Nov 29, 2022 The government’s historic £700 million stake in Sizewell C is positioned at the heart of the new blueprint to Britain’s energy sovereignty, as plans to develop the new plant are approved today. This is expected to create 10,000 highly skilled jobs and provide reliable, low-carbon, power to the equivalent of 6 million homes for over […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Government provides £102m boost to Nuclear and Hydrogen innovation Dec 13, 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: Mya Driver Read more
