LOCALS to a village near Bridgwater have set up a campaign group to opposeHinkley Point C's plans to build a saltmarsh on the Pawlett Hams. Thegroup, named Protect Pawlett Hams, describes the area of land as 'atreasured expanse of 320 hectares of vibrant fresh water wetland andgrazing land'. The saltmarsh, planned by EDF to facilitate…
By Peter Reina, February 20, 2024, https://www.enr.com/articles/58180-utility-edf-writes-down-14b-loss-on-delayed-uk-nuclear-megaproject Following recent news of additional delays and cost hikes on the U.K.’s 3,260-MW Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, the project company has reported an impairment of $14 billion on its assets. French state controlled utiilty firm Electricité de France (EdF), which controls project financing and construction, last month updated Hinkley…
By CNN, Associated Press9News Staff, Feb 22, 2024 British lawmakers are seeking reassurances about the nation's nuclear deterrent after a test of the system failed dramatically last month when an unarmed missile crashed into the sea near the submarine from which it was launched. It marks the second time in eight years that the country's Trident II ballistic missiles have malfunctioned during trials. An…
Stop Sizewell C’s Response to Regulated Asset Base Licence Consultation,Modifications to Sizewell C Limited’s electricity generation licence. It is entirely credible that the scenario of Hinkley Point C - where predictedovernight costs have almost doubled, and completion time has slipped by 5or 6 years since construction began - may be replicated at Sizewell C, withthe…
Variety, By Alex Ritman, K.J. Yossman 19 Feb 24 Christopher Nolan has won the BAFTA Award for best director for “Oppenheimer.” In his acceptance speech, he said that while his film ended on a “dramatically necessary note of despair,” he wanted to spotlight the “individuals and organizations who have fought long and hard to reduce the number of…