Hinkley Point second reactor unit build up to 30% faster
The third and final liner ring was lifted into place yesterday at Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. Engineering teams used giant…
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Leading energy firm visits Teesside as region vies for £1.5bn reactor factory
A leading international energy firm has visited Tees Valley after the area was named in the final four to be the location for a Small Modula…
Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects
The government has pledged nearly £22bn for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production. It…
Chief Nuclear Inspector publishes annual review of industry performance
The performance of Britain’s nuclear industry remained satisfactory in 2023/24, with most inspections confirming good levels of compliance, …
New independent non-executive directors join NRS board
David Clark joined the board on 1 June 2024 and Jayne Scott joined on 1 October 2024. Susan Jee stepped down from the NRS board on 30 Septe…
Sizewell C commits £25m to A12 flood defence work
A flood defence and drainage scheme around the A12 could go ahead after a proposed nuclear power plant committed £25m towards it, Suffolk Co…
Landmark AUKUS meeting confirms commitment to trilateral project
The Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the AUKUS defence partnership during a historic meeting in London. John Healey s…
Amentum Completes Transformational Combination with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence Units
Creates a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions well positioned to address the world’s most complex chal…
Work starts on £4.3bn electricity superhighway
Construction work on a £4.3 billion electricity superhighway between Scotland and England has started with a groundbreaking groundbreaking c…
Sellafield to store all fuel from UK’s operational nuclear power stations
A new space-saving rack at Sellafield will enable the site to store all the fuel expected from the UK’s operational nuclear sites. The first…
Holtec chooses South Yorkshire for SMR factory
US nuclear engineering group Holtec has selected South Yorkshire as the preferred site for its new small modular reactor (SMR) factory. The …
Amentum Announces Board of Directors Effective Post Merger with Jacobs Businesses
CHANTILLY, VA; September 23, 2024 — Amentum, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has announced its board of directors e…
Ed Miliband declares 'Britain is back in the business of climate leadership'
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary promises to prioritise climate justice, as he confirms plans for new energy efficiency standards for …