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Sizewell C nuclear power station in the UK projected to cost £40bn

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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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Technip Energies and GE Vernova secure Net Zero Teesside power project

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Technip Energies, GE Vernova, and Balfour Beatty have been awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) project, the world’s first gas-fired power plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The UK government’s £21.7 billion ($13.87 billion) funding for carbon capture initiatives enabled the project’s financial close. The plant aims to generate 742MW of low-carbon electricity, enough to power one million UK homes, while capturing up to 2…

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Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm generates first power for UK grid

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The 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, located 15.5km off the coast of Fife, Scotland, has delivered its first power to the UK national grid.  Once fully operational by summer 2025, NnG will provide clean energy to 375,000 homes, offsetting over 400,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. The project, owned by EDF Renewables UK and Irish electricity firm ESB, will feature 54 turbines and create approximately 50 jobs during its 25-year lifespan….