Latest news from Hinkley Point C

EDF has named Mark Hartley as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Hinkley Point C nuclear project from 1 July. His appointment comes as current CEO Stuart Crooks steps down from the role after 40 years of service in the nuclear industry.

Engineers at Hinkley Point C are ready to start tunnelling the second of three fish protection measures at the nuclear power station. The fish return system will be 620m long and 1.8m in diameter.

Sea trials carried out by Swansea University have shown that an acoustic fish deterrent developed for Hinkley Point C is highly effective. The innovative use of ultrasound technology has been shown to keep target fish species away from the power station’s water intakes. 

The twin nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C has taken delivery of its second nuclear reactor. The first arrived in 2023 and is already installed and welded in place on Unit 1 of the power station.

Former Hinkley Point C Delivery Director Nigel Cann has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Sizewell C. The move follows the decision of joint Managing Director Julia Pyke to leave the project at the end of the year.

Hinkley Point C has today unveiled its End of Year film, offering a rare glimpse into the work that happens after dark on Britain’s biggest infrastructure project.

Hinkley Point C has today named Nicola Fauvel as its first station director. The experienced nuclear engineer will lead the new nuclear power station through commissioning and into operation.