Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Project at Wylfa
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Ynys Môn, Wales, United Kingdom
Source: Nation.Cymru
The UK Government has announced the development of the first fleet of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at the Wylfa site in north Wales, to be developed by Rolls-Royce. This project marks a significant advancement toward new nuclear power on Ynys Môn since the collapse of the Horizon project in 2019. The project aims to create around 3,000 construction jobs at its peak and includes commitments to loc
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Ynys Môn, Wales, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Nation.Cymru
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Description | The UK Government has announced the development of the first fleet of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at the Wylfa site in north Wales, to be developed by Rolls-Royce. This project marks a significant advancement toward new nuclear power on Ynys Môn since the collapse of the Horizon project in 2019. The project aims to create around 3,000 construction jobs at its peak and includes commitments to local economic benefits and workforce training. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Wales |
City | Ynys Môn |
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Source | Nation.Cymru |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-20 |
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