When did Hinkley Point C construction start?
11 December 2018
Hinkley Point C nuclear power station
| Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (HPC) | |
|---|---|
| Construction began | 11 December 2018 |
| Construction cost | £22 billion to £23 billion |
| Owner(s) | EDF Energy |
| Operator(s) | NNB Generation Company |
When did HPC construction start?
In October 2014, the European Commission approved the agreements between EDF Group and the UK Government. The final investment decision and the start of construction took place in the second half of 2016.
Why is Hinkley Point C so expensive?
While there are increasing risks of a delay, the firm says it is still on schedule for Hinkley to generate power in 2025. Meanwhile, it says the cost increases are due, primarily, to unforeseeably difficult ground conditions rather than design or build problems.
Where is Hinkley C being built?
Somerset
Hinkley Point C in Somerset has been under construction by EDF Energy for five years. Nigel Cann, who is in charge of the project, told the BBC his team was “absolutely focussed” on switching the plant on within that timescale. Hinkley is the first nuclear power station to be financed entirely by two private companies.
Who finances Hinkley points?
EDF
Financing for Hinkley Point C The Hinkley Point C nuclear power project will be fully financed by EDF and CGNP. The total cost of the project over its lifetime covering construction, operation, nuclear waste management and decommissioning is estimated to be £45.5bn ($59.8bn) at 2016 constant prices.
Is China involved in Hinkley Point?
The company is halfway through building Britain’s first new station since the 1990s, at Hinkley Point in southwest England, a project one-third owned by China General Nuclear, China’s state-owned nuclear company.
When will construction start on Hinkley Point C?
EDF made their final investment decision in July 2016 and the project was approved by the UK government in September 2016 allowing construction to commence officially on site in October 2016. You can learn more about the project in our Hinkley Point C Project Profile. The main civil works are anticipated to start ramping up in 2018.
Who owns the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station?
Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (HPC) Construction began 11 December 2018 Construction cost £22 billion to £23 billion Owner (s) EDF Energy Operator (s) NNB Generation Company
What does Hinkley Point C mean for the UK economy?
The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment…
What is the safety record at Hinkley Point C?
Our ambition is to achieve a ‘zero harm’ safety record. As with all of our operational nuclear power stations across the UK, the design basis for Hinkley Point C ensures that the proposed plant is secure against natural hazards that have a frequency of less than one in 10,000 years.
