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Hinkley Point C Nuclear Reactor

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Source: The Guardian

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Under Construction

The Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor is under construction in Somerset, where workers have raised concerns about a rat infestation affecting health and safety. The project is significant as it aims to provide power for 6 million British homes, contributing to 7% of the UK's electricity needs.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
Location
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Guardian

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The project “Hinkley Point C Nuclear Reactor” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Guardian.

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The Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor is under construction in Somerset, where workers have raised concerns about a rat infestation affecting health and safety. The project is significant as it aims to provide power for 6 million British homes, contributing to 7% of the UK's electricity needs.

Original sector

Energy

Location

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

State

England

City

Bridgwater

Source

Source

The Guardian

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear

Article published date

2025-04-09

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