The brief

Analyst view

• Majority partner in Hinkley Point C, a £23-46 billion twin EPR project in Somerset, UK.
• Minority shareholder in Sizewell C (12.5%) alongside UK government, La Caisse, Centrica.
• Experienced large nuclear project operator; Hinkley Point C now targeting 2031 commissioning.

Technical approach

As reported

EPR Design

European Pressurised Water Reactor

Third-generation PWR with high-pressure coolant and passive safety systems emphasizing accident mitigation.

Large scale units

Gigawatt-class reactors

1,630 MW per unit, supplying 7% of UK electricity. Large scale requires massive infrastructure and long timelines.

International partnerships

Component supply chain

Sources reactor pressure vessels and steam generators globally, centralizing fabrication before on-site assembly.