Nuclear

50GW of flexibility needed by 2030 to soak up surplus power

Energy security strategy: what comes next?

CfDs for existing generators could reduce energy bills

Weekend press round-up: Hinkley Point B could be spared imminent closure

As the government rushes to secure the UK's energy supplies whilst weaning the country off Russian gas, there are reports that EDF's Hinkley Point B nuclear power station could be spared from imminent closure and that ministers are in talks with South Korea to help build the series of new nuclear plants promised by the prime minister. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats have released figures showing raw sewage was discharged into English bathing waters more than 25,000 times in 2021. This and more in Utility Week's latest round up of the weekend papers. 

Energy strategy misses small steps in favour of giant leaps

Weekend press round-up: Rising energy bills may bring ‘civil unrest’

In the latest round-up of the weekend news, money saving guru Martin Lewis claims rising energy bills mean “civil unrest isn’t far way”, a lithium producer warns supply constraints will make electric vehicle targets “impossible” and a three-quarters of Brits back onshore wind in a new poll following the release of the government energy security strategy.

EDF considers 20-year life extension for Sizewell B

Energy Security Strategy: Industry reaction

Government commits to 24GW of new nuclear by 2050

Whitehall energy policy bandwidth ‘at 30 year’ low

The government’s energy policy making bandwidth has “never been smaller” in the last 30 years and the UK needs a national transmission plan, according to a former senior official.

New think tank to explore nuclear hydrogen production

Minister assures security will not be sacrificed for investment

Regulators asked to assess Rolls-Royce SMR design

Rolls-Royce SMR's design for its nuclear plant is entering the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process – the most significant step so far in securing consent for operation in the UK. The GDA process, developed by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency, assesses the environmental, safety and security aspects of reactor designs before construction of the reactor starts.

On the Move: EDF MD to step down

Putin providing ‘masterclass’ on risks of foreign energy dependence