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Hinkley Point Nuclear Project

Sector: Nuclear • Location: England, United Kingdom

Source: MarketScreener

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Under Construction

The Hinkley Point nuclear project is Britain's first new nuclear plant in more than two decades, aimed at replacing the ageing fleet to boost energy security, reach climate targets, and create new jobs. The project has experienced several delays and cost overruns, especially after China General Nuclear Power Group pulled out in 2023. It is expected to start operations in 2029 with an estimated cos

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
England, United Kingdom
Updated
22 Jul 2026
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MarketScreener

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The project “Hinkley Point Nuclear Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in England, United Kingdom. Taiyo aggregates data on it from MarketScreener.

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The Hinkley Point nuclear project is Britain's first new nuclear plant in more than two decades, aimed at replacing the ageing fleet to boost energy security, reach climate targets, and create new jobs. The project has experienced several delays and cost overruns, especially after China General Nuclear Power Group pulled out in 2023. It is expected to start operations in 2029 with an estimated cost between 31 billion and 34 billion pounds at 2015 prices.

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United Kingdom (UK)

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England

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2025-06-22

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