Auditor says EDF should push back decision on Sizewell C investment Transport and infrastructure EDF should not make a final investment decision on the Sizewell C nuclear project until it has reduced exposure to its sister development, Hinkley Point C, according to France’s state auditor. In comments published on Tuesday, the Cour des comptes also said the French nuclear company should not take on new nuclear developments at home [...]
‘A speculative figure’: Cost of Sizewell C nuclear plant nearly doubled since 2020 Transport and infrastructure The cost of building Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk could reach nearly £40bn, according to reports. Developer EDF and the UK government anticipated the project’s final price tag would be around £20bn in 2020, as it struggled to bring down construction costs and reduce delays. But the Financial Times on Tuesday reported the [...]
Centrica and EDF extend lifespan of four UK nuclear power plants Energy Ministers see nuclear power as vital to hitting looming emissions targets, given wind and solar power projects are reliant on weather conditions.
Engineer exodus to Saudi is damaging major UK infrastructure projects, HS2 contractor warns September 19, 2024 Egis Group chief Laurent Germain said the number of engineers leaving was creating "a lot of tension" during the recruitment process.
Severfield sees sales dip despite major acquisition and high demand for structural steel June 19, 2024 Structural steel producer Severfield has seen a dip in its sales despite reporting a record order book in its key markets as the demand for steel in major infrastructure projects continues to boom.