Latest news from Hinkley Point C

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.

In the latest update video, Hinkley Point C’s Project Delivery Director, Simon Parsons takes us behind the scenes as the site focus shifts to a new phase. With the civil construction work nearing completion and the second dome in place, attention is now firmly on the power station’s fit out with pipes, cables and equipment.

Hinkley Point C is developing proposals for a new temporary accommodation campus next to Junction 24 of the M5 Motorway.