Hartlepool Advanced Modular Reactors Project
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Source: BBC
A commercial deal between US nuclear group X-Energy and UK's Centrica to build up to 12 advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in Hartlepool. These reactors use gases such as helium as a coolant and aim to power 1.5 million homes and create up to 2,500 jobs. The project is part of a broader UK and US agreement to accelerate nuclear power development and reduce regulatory approval times.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Hartlepool, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A commercial deal between US nuclear group X-Energy and UK's Centrica to build up to 12 advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in Hartlepool. These reactors use gases such as helium as a coolant and aim to power 1.5 million homes and create up to 2,500 jobs. The project is part of a broader UK and US agreement to accelerate nuclear power development and reduce regulatory approval times. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
City | Hartlepool |
Source
Source | BBC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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