Media library

Around 10,000 people are now working on the construction site 24-hours a day.

Construction progressing at Hinkley Point C

The 245-tonne steel dome will be lifted onto the top of the first reactor building this year.

Drone photo of Steam Generator travelling to Hinkley Point C

Drop into Unit 1 Reactor pool

The equipment hatch is ready for its cover to be installed. The hatch will open and close, allowing equipment to be moved into the reactor building during construction and operation.

First Steam Generator travelling to Combwich Wharf

First Steam Generator travelling to Hinkley Point C

The turbine hall, which will house the world's largest Arabelle turbine, has reached its full 50-metre height.

The experience gained by teams at Hinkley Point C means the second reactor unit is faster to build than the first

Progress at Hinkley Point C has been accelerated by using prefabrication methods

Construction of unit 1’s buildings is nearly complete, as the installation of equipment accelerates inside