Building more than just a power station
Helping Britain Achieve Net Zero
At Hinkley Point C we're building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes.
Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the Britain’s move to reduce carbon emissions.
Latest news
Five years on, 22,000 workers in Britain are at work on Hinkley Point C
29 Sep 2021
Five years after getting the go-ahead, the number of people across Britain working on the Hinkley Point C power station has reached 22,000.
New Hinkley Point Visitor Centre opens for business
16 Sep 2021
The Hinkley Point Visitor Centre was officially opened today (Thursday 16 September) by the High Sheriff of Somerset, Thomas Sheppard, at a reception for local stakeholders.
Resuming mud dredging in the Bristol Channel
4 Aug 2021
Hinkley Point C is resuming mud dredging as part of works to install cooling water intakes in the Bristol Channel. The mud is no different from mud elsewhere in the channel and comprehensive testing has shown that it poses no harm to people or the environment.
Jobs and training Hinkley Point C
The construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities in a wide range of occupations and careers.
Hinkley Point C in the local community
Long-term plans are in place to minimise local disruption and ensure the opportunities Hinkley Point C brings benefit the community for generations.
Realising the socio-economic benefits
Hinkley Point C is making incredible progress on-site in terms of construction, but we are also working hard to make sure the project benefits people in the South West and beyond.
The benefits range from increasing local employment, to the development of a sustainable regional supply chain and the advancement of new training facilities and qualifications.
£3.5 billion
spent with companies in the South West to date
22,000
people in Britain working on the project
800
apprentices trained on the project to date
£123 million
of community investment delivered to date
Built in Britain
Want to know more about the Hinkley Point C contracts that have been awarded in your area? Use our interactive map to explore our supply chain across the UK.
Education and skills
We've set up dedicated education programmes designed to support the Hinkley Point C workforce and develop the UK’s industrial capability. Whether you’re still at school or are thinking about a career chnage - there's something for all ages.
Suppliers and local businesses
Hinkley Point C is helping UK suppliers develop their capabilities in high quality nuclear engineering, building transferable skills for a workforce that can take on the global construction challenges.
Contact us
The best way to contact us about Hinkley Point C is by completing our online enquiry form. You can also call us on 0333 009 7070 (24 hour free phone number).
