Guest:  Stuart Miller, Programme Director, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Interviewed by: Antony Oliver

Nuclear power has played a vital role in the UK’s energy story for more than half a century. But as the country transitions toward a low-carbon future, there’s another story unfolding—one of responsibility, innovation, and transformation. The story of the decommissioning.

Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, announced the award of a significant new contract from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) to provide operations and management solutions for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). Under this contract, Amentum will help advance nuclear science, technology, and innovation across Canada.

Eastern Concrete Ltd. will provide over 120,000m3 of quality approved concrete as part of early-stage construction work over the next two years, creating eight new local jobs so far.

The contract is part of Sizewell C’s growing regional investment, which has already seen £330 million awarded to 77 suppliers across the East of England.

It is estimated the Mona Offshore Wind Farm could generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 1 million British homes, providing a major boost for the national mission to become a clean energy superpower.

Situated in the Irish Sea, the project will power growth across the country by building supply chain opportunities, with the developer launching a portal where local companies can offer their skills to deliver the project, boosting local communities in Wales and across the UK.

EDF is the first shareholder to announce its backing for the nuclear plant alongside the UK government, who confirmed £14.2 billion of funding into the project in last month’s Spending Review.  

Today’s announcement takes Sizewell C one step closer to being given the green light, when it will help to deliver the UK’s ‘golden age’ of nuclear and see clean power supplied to millions of homes.

Further investors and details on the project’s financing will be confirmed at the point of the Final Investment Decision, targeted for this summer.

Google and Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) have announced a new global milestone, a bold partnership to develop, deploy and scale clean, secure fusion power.

Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from CFS’ inaugural ARC power plant, which CFS expects will put power on the grid in the early 2030s, in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Google also has the option to offtake power from additional ARC power plants.

Guest:  Julia Pyke, Managing Director, Sizewell C project.
Interviewed by: Antony Oliver

In today' podcast we are focusing on the UK’s new nuclear power ambitions and specifically, exploring the Sizewell C project.

As I said a few weeks ago on the podcast, it’s perhaps one of the most significant moments for the UK’s nuclear industry in over a generation.

Onshore wind strategy published as part of mission to become a clean energy superpower.
The amount of clean, homegrown energy from onshore wind is set to accelerate over the second half of the decade as the government launches the first ever onshore wind strategy.

Thousands of new jobs for British people in onshore wind, such as engineering, construction, and operations maintenance, could be created by 2030 to build the onshore wind needed to deliver clean power for families and businesses.

Sizewell C is forming an alliance with three leading construction companies who will deliver the main civil works at the new power station in Suffolk.

A Programme Alliance Agreement has been signed between Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics who together form the Civil Works Alliance.

The CWA brings the companies together with Sizewell C into a single delivery organisation which will be responsible for extensive areas of the project, including:

Local science fair in Whitehaven, West Cumbria goes from strength to strength.

Sellafield were pleased to support Whitehaven Town Council in hosting the 5th Annual Whitehaven Science Fair, working in partnership with Nuclear Waste Services to plan and deliver a two-day programme focused on innovation, scientific curiosity and community engagement.

The first day welcomed primary school pupils to experience an engaging theatre-style science demonstration, followed by interactive exhibits located in the robotics and technology marquees.

A collaborative laptop recycling scheme, is helping to bridge the digital divide across our local communities.

Passing on a previously used laptop might seem like a simple act of generosity—but at Sellafield, when it comes to boosting educational attainment, our laptop recycling scheme is helping bridge the digital divide across our local communities.

Midlands Nuclear has taken a significant step toward integrating nuclear power into the region’s future low-carbon energy mix by examining and assessing potential sites for new power stations. 

The siting study, commissioned and funded by Midlands Net Zero Hub on behalf of Midlands Nuclear and delivered by Equilibrion, assesses where and how nuclear energy could supply low-carbon electricity, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels for industry, transport, and homes.