Nuclear Matters

🔍 Looking for practical insights into cost‑effective nuclear decommissioning? On 24 February from 12:30pm–1:30pm, the Nuclear Industry Association will be hosting @MottMacDonald's webinar, featuring experts from @NRServicesUK and @SellafieldLtd The session will unpack the strategies that drive smarter, more efficient, and digitally enabled decommissioning across the UK. 👉 Secure your place: mottm.ac/46mhuyy (scroll down the page) #NuclearKnowHow #nuclear #industry #energy #decommissioning

Sizewell C gets the green light to become the first nuclear power station co-owned by the government to be built in a generation.   Millions of people will benefit from cheaper clean power, as the government agrees a landmark multi-billion-pound deal to build Sizewell C.

NEW: Cost of balancing Britain's power grid has more than doubled since the start of the energy crisis 📈 👉 Consumers foot the bill as high costs signal urgent need for new price-predictable, baseload nuclear to cut reliance on gas. [1/4]

UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon Web Services boss ⚡️ #Nuclear is a "great solution" to data centres' energy needs as "an excellent source of zero carbon, 24/7 power." @awscloud @BBCSimonJack bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

💡 In our new report, 'Powering Growth: the economic opportunities unlocked by nuclear', we explore how nuclear energy will be vital to a clean energy system. Read in full 👉 buff.ly/ynb7Wj8 #AlternativeEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

A very welcome and timely report from Energy UK exploring the huge growth potential of #nuclear to the economy👏⚛️ 💡 It highlights the key decisions needed to ensure the sector can deliver on its promise of firm clean power, energy security and good jobs: 👉 @sizewellc Final Investment Decision 👉Delivery of @GBNgovuk's SMR competition 👉 Planning and regulatory reform 👉 Detailed nuclear power plan from Government Lots to do and the industry stands ready to deliver 🤝

Happy #IWD2025👷‍♀️🌍 Diverse teams are driving the #nuclear sector forward and today we celebrate the incredible women from across the nuclear sector👏 #ICYMI: Clare Sharpe, President of @WiNuclear on how the industry is crating a culture of inclusion⏩niauk.org/international-…

Excellent news. Congratulations to the workers at Hinkley. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Exciting news as we announce our plans to extend generation at Heysham 2 and Torness for an extra 2 years to 2030, while Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now continue generating until 2027, an extension of 1 year. Read more here: edfenergy.com/media-centre/e…

ONR News, our regular e-newsletter for the nuclear sector community, is now out featuring articles about our enabling approach at Oldbury, a key milestone moment at Hunterston B & our Chief Nuclear Inspector's annual review of industry performance More: shorturl.at/8gAq1

1/ Today, @Google signed the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase clean nuclear energy from a series of small modular reactors (SMRs), to be developed by @KairosPower - our first-ever advanced nuclear deal. ⚛ Our blog: blog.google/outreach-initi…

Our apprenticeship scheme has always been a key part of investing in the next generation of nuclear innovators. Did you know that our apprentices used to have PE lessons? Let us know if you recognise anyone ⬇️ #throwbackthursday #apprenticeships #sellafield #skills

A key moment for Sizewell C. Today we secured our Nuclear Site Licence – the first time that the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has granted a new licence for over a decade. Find out why it’s important for the continued progress of this project. sizewellc.com/news-views/fir…

NEW: First ever advanced nuclear reactor submitted for justification in UK 🇬🇧 ⚛️ We have applied for a justification decision on @newcleo’s lead-cooled fast reactor design, the AS-200. 👉 We make the case that the benefits of clean, firm, flexible power from the reactor far outweighs any potential risks, and demonstrates that it would support nuclear energy’s contribution to a stable and well-balanced electricity grid. niauk.org/first-ever-adv… #nuclear #nuclearenergy #SMR #AMR

'Ynys Môn has a vital role in delivering our nuclear ambition' - The Chancellor 👉 The government announces it will buy the Wylfa and Oldbury nuclear sites, marking a pivotal moment for new nuclear in Britain. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-… #nuclear #netzeroneedsnuclear #Budget2024

A new Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) working group has been established by @Nuclear_WS in South Holderness, Yorkshire, providing a starting point for conversations with the local community. Learn more about ONR's role in regulating a future GDF: onr.org.uk/geodisposal.htm

The latest issue of ONR News, our regular e-newsletter for the nuclear community, is now out. This edition features articles including news of a recently-started Generic Design Assessment for GE Hitachi’s BWRX300 reactor: news.comms.onr.gov.uk/p2h8/Design/c7… Subscribe: onr.org.uk/onrnews/index.…

Congratulations KHNP and KEPCO on bringing Shin Hanul 2 to first power! The 7th operational APR-1400 overall, and 5th Western large-scale reactor connected in last 2 years. Why do we need large-scale? 👉Proven tech 👉Huge power output 👉Tiny land area world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Grid-…

#ThrowbackThursday to 2010 winter wonderland at #Trawsfynydd!🤩 What a fantastic sight to behold! Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature 🙌

2023 saw HPC's ground-breaking engineering soar! From underwater works to Big Carl's majestic ascent, the year was packed with milestones. Every achievement bolsters Britain's path to #NetZero and robust energy security. 🌍⚡️ Watch our end-of-year film - youtube.com/watch?v=s2GkK1…