Nuclear

UKAEA signs deal to aid development of nuclear fusion energy

UKAEA has signed a four-year deal with nine companies to aid the development of nuclear fusion energy.

1 month 11 hours ago
EDF submits planning application for Sizewell C

EDF’s application to build new nuclear power station Sizewell C has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.

1 month 1 week ago
Atkins to verify safety of reactor protection software at Hinkley Point C

Atkins appointed to independently assess software for the reactor protection system which will monitor the two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C.

2 months 1 week ago
Jacobs completes £250m acquisition of Wood Nuclear

Acquisition brings 2,000 employees into Jacobs business, with plans to recruit up to 400 more highly-skilled staff over the next year.

3 months 3 weeks ago
Managing dispute risks in nuclear power plant projects

Understanding dispute risks around nuclear power plant projects is key to managing disputes when they arise.

6 months 2 weeks ago
Wylfa: Calls for UK government to “step up to the plate” as resolution talks begin

An emergency meeting on the future of a new nuclear power station in Anglesey is set to be held today after Hitachi brought work to a halt.

1 year 5 months ago
Hitachi suspends work on Anglesey’s £20bn Wylfa nuclear power station

Hitachi's decision to halt work on a new nuclear power station at Wylfa in Wales has been seen as a “serious blow” to the UK’s future energy security.

1 year 5 months ago
Toshiba’s UK withdrawal shouldn’t mean the end for Moorside

WYG director Craig Hatch believes one cohesive voice is needed to convince government and investors of Moorside nuclear benefits.

1 year 7 months ago
Government “dithering” harming chances of investment, nuclear experts say

WYG and a former Conservative minister among those who have criticised the government's lack of action for nuclear investment.

1 year 7 months ago
Plans for a new Cumbrian nuclear power station dealt potentially fatal blow

Engineering giant Toshiba has confirmed it is winding up its nuclear arm meaning plans for a nuclear power station in Cumbria are in doubt.

1 year 7 months ago