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EDF eyes investment to extend life of nuclear plants
Energy
The energy giant is currently building two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C in Somerset
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Hinkley Point C announces plans to create new saltmarsh in Somerset
Environment
Full construction of the Somerset power plant began in 2016
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24 to watch in 2024: The South West firms set for success in the coming year
South West
Each year our business writers pick the firms that they expect to do great things in the coming year. Here we have selected 24 South West businesses for 2024
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EDF headquarters on the market for almost £20 million
property news
Javelin House in Gloucester Business Park is home to EDF Energy Nuclear Generation
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Kraken acquires Bristol-based software company
Technology
Sennen provides advanced software for the delivery and operation of large-scale renewable energy generation
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Hinkley Point C achieves reactor lift milestone
Construction
Full construction of the Somerset power plant began in 2016
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Hinkley Point C provides 'significant boost' to economy, according to new report
Economy
A new report from the Heart of the South West LEP reveals Hinkley Point C's role as catalyst for growth
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Hinkley Point C supply chain scheme secures £180m for South West firms
Energy
The group behind the programme said it had helped to create thousands of jobs in the region
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Hinkley Point C to offer 30,000 training courses to help complete nuclear plant
Employment
The plant’s developer EDF said £5.3bn had been spent so far with South West firms during the project
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EDF ready to close coal-fired Notts power station
Energy
Government hoped French energy giant would keep the on standby next winter in case of a fuel emergency
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Look inside the Western Daily Press Business Guide 2023
South West
It contains analysis of the region's economic prospects and features on sectors including agriculture, tech and aerospace
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How the energy crisis has made going green more urgent than ever before
EDF
Hinkley Point C’s delivery director, Nigel Cann, explains why the energy crisis will change the way we power business
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Consultation on Hinkley Point C fish protection measures launches
Environment
The environment agency has launched a four-week consultation on the changes
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'World's largest crane' lifts final ring at Hinkley Point C
Energy
The super crane has been dubbed 'Big Carl' and is being used to help construct the Somerset-based power plant
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Hinkley Point B turned off after more than 46 years
Energy
Teams at the nuclear plant in Somerset will now get it ready for the next stage of its life - defueling
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Plans for renewable energy park in Neath Port Talbot revealed
Energy
The proposed site is near Crynant and Seven Sisters in the Dulais Valley
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Hinkley Point C delayed by one year as costs rise by £3bn
Construction
French energy giant EDF outlined the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the nuclear plant project in Somerset
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Hinkley Point contractor dispute resolved after workers walk out at nuclear power station site
Employment
Workers employed by the nuclear plant's main civil engineering contractor had expressed 'concerns' over working arrangements
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Bilfinger UK opens new engineering base in Hull creating 30 new jobs in Humber expansion
Engineering
Fabrication and pipework specialist has moved from Immingham after major nuclear contract wins with EDF for Hinkley Point
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Cavendish Nuclear looking for 400 recruits in Leicestershire, Bristol, Warrington and other UK sites
Engineering
Cavendish helps design, install, maintain and decommission nuclear power plants and works with the military
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Hinkley Point C given go ahead for 'mammoth' next phase of construction
Construction
The nuclear power plant was granted permission after submitting 500 pieces of evidence over two years
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Nuclear engineering firm Assystem agrees major Hinkley Point C deal
Deals
The agreement is expected to create jobs in Somerset, Bristol, Blackburn, Sunderland and Derby
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Ratcliffe-on-Soar dropped from shortlist for first fusion energy plant – replaced by West Burton, near Retford
Energy
The final decision on which of five sites will be chosen will be made towards the end of 2022
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Western Daily Press Business Guide: West Country 'well placed' to lead Britain's economic recovery
South West
Business leaders from across the region gathered for the launch event of the Western Daily Press Business Guide 2022 in Bristol
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