Latest news from Hinkley Point C
September 16, 2021
New Hinkley Point Visitor Centre opens for business
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.
August 04, 2021
Resuming mud dredging in the Bristol Channel
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.
June 11, 2021
Hinkley Point C’s spending in the North of England tops £1bn
Hinkley Point C’s spending with businesses in the North of England has topped £1bn, according to latest figures from the new nuclear project.
May 13, 2021
Report into the collapse of a silo at HPC site
Following an extensive investigation, the cause of the collapse has been identified and the learnings are being shared with our regulator and the wider industry to avoid such an event occurring elsewhere.
April 29, 2021
Efficiency improvements drive progress at Hinkley Point C
The world’s largest land-based crane, Big Carl, lifted the second of three massive containment rings into position on Unit 1 this week.
April 22, 2021
Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth visits Hinkley Point C
Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has visited Hinkley Point C to see progress at the new nuclear construction site in Somerset.
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