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UK clears final investment for Sizewell C nuclear project
By July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The UK government has approved the final investment decision for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant and will hold a 44.9 per cent equity stake, becoming its largest investor. The £38 billion project will power 6 million homes for at least 60 years. It is expected to create 10,000 jobs, 1,500 apprenticeships, and award 70 per cent of construction contracts to UK-based firms. Annual savings to the electricity system could reach £2 billion. Financing will…

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Sizewell C nuclear power station in the UK projected to cost £40bn
By January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

The planned Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, UK, is expected to cost nearly £40bn ($48.7bn), double the initial £20bn estimate due to rising construction costs and delays at the Hinkley Point C site, according to the Financial Times. This price increase raises concerns about the UK government’s nuclear revival strategy amid public finance strain and cost of living challenges. The UK Treasury will decide whether to proceed with Sizewell C during the 2025…

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UK seeks new investors for Sizewell C nuclear project
By December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The UK government is exploring new investor interest for the Sizewell C nuclear plant, as negotiations continue to secure funding for the project. These discussions come at a crucial time, with the UK aiming to modernise its power infrastructure by 2030. However, the project’s funding timeline has been delayed, with a final investment decision now expected no earlier than spring 2025, pushing back the initial target of a 2024 decision. Securing investors for Sizewell C…

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Mirion wins contracts for UK’s Sizewell C nuclear project
By November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Mirion Technologies has been awarded two contracts to provide advanced radiation safety solutions for the UK’s Sizewell C nuclear power station, a 3.2 GW project designed to supply electricity to six million homes. The first contract, granted in October 2024, involves the provision of electrical penetration systems (EPS) for the reactor, ensuring secure cable passage through containment walls while maintaining reliable electrical circuits and reactor safety. Sizewell C, based on EDF’s European pressurised reactor (EPR)…

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