Dungeness B power station
Dungeness B is a nuclear power station on the south coast of England. It was the first Advanced Gas-cooled reactor to begin construction in the UK.
On June 7, 2021 Dungeness B in Kent was moved into the defueling phase of its lifecycle.
Have your say on proposals to decommission Dungeness B Power Station
You are invited to have your say on our proposals for the decommissioning of Dungeness B nuclear power station. Our consultation runs from 12 March to 23 April 2026 and we want to hear your feedback.
Your feedback will help shape the plans we submit to the Office for Nuclear Regulation for approval before decommissioning can begin. This is an important stage in ensuring that the future of the site is planned safely, responsibly, and with local priorities in mind.
To view our proposals and provide feedback online, please visit our virtual consultation room.
Public drop‑in events
We are also holding two public drop‑in events where you can meet the project team, ask questions and share your views. Events will be held on:
- Tuesday 24 March 2026, 3pm–7pm, Maude Community Centre (TN28 8LQ)
- Saturday 28 March 2026, 11am–4pm, Lydd Community Hall (TN29 9HU)
Please share any feedback by Thursday 23 April 2026. Following this, we will review all responses and continue engaging with the community and stakeholders to meet the needs of Dungeness’ community.
Dungeness B generated enough low carbon electricity for...
38.2 million homes
Avoiding 49.8m tonnes of CO2 emissions*
Like taking 22.8m cars off UK roads for a year
*when compared to direct emissions of combined cycle gas turbines | all figures rounded to the nearest hundred thousand
About Dungeness B
Dungeness B power station sits in a unique location in the middle of Dungeness National Nature Reserve in Kent; a Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
It’s a diverse landscape home to many unique plants, animals and birds - one third of all UK plant species are found here at Dungeness.
- Station Director: Gavin Lancaster
- Reactor type: 2 Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors
- Total supply to the national grid: 1120 MW
- Coolant: Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
- Start of construction: 1966
- Start of generation: 1983
- Start of defuelling: 2021
- People: Approximately 550 full time EDF Energy employees, plus over 200 full time contract partners
News from Dungeness B
£1.2billion investment across 2026-28 to help boost reliability and output
New study shows positive impact of nuclear power stations on UK jobs
EDF decides to move Dungeness B into defuelling phase
Contact Dungeness B
Address:
EDF Dungeness B power station
Romney Marsh, Kent
TN29 9PX
Reception:
+44 (0)1797 343300
Media and community requests:
Matthew Pardo Matthew.Pardo@edf-energy.com
+44 (0)7384 529006
For all Dungeness Estate filming enquiries and contacts, please visit dungenessestate.co.uk.
Community
EDF and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority hold regular joint meetings with local people, the media, council and emergency service representatives and local politicians, to maintain regular communications about the nuclear site. This meeting is independently chaired. Read the latest community notes.
For more information contact Tracey Finn, Magnox Ltd, on: 01797 343510.
Dungeness B is no longer running public, or school or education, tours. For information about visiting EDF’s other sites please visit our power stations page.
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