House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Nuclear Policy Update
22 May 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Claire Coutinho Con East Surrey
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government has published a Prior Information Notice to explore building an additional large-scale nuclear power station at Wylfa in North Wales.
- The Department invites interest from potential vendors to participate in the project.
- Market engagement will inform future policy on large-scale nuclear development in the UK.
Issue summary
The statement outlines progress on delivering commitments from the Civil Nuclear Roadmap, including exploring a further large-scale nuclear project.
Action requested
The Government has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to explore building an additional large-scale nuclear power station at Wylfa in North Wales and invites interest from potential vendors. The Department will use market engagement to inform future policy on large-scale nuclear development in the UK.
Key facts
- Civil Nuclear Roadmap aims for 25% of power from nuclear by 2050.
- Support announced for a £196m high-tech nuclear fuel facility in North West.
- Final investment decision on Sizewell C to be taken before end of Parliament.
- Great British Nuclear has reached agreement with Hitachi for Wylfa and Oldbury sites.
- Prior Information Notice (PIN) published exploring large-scale nuclear project similar to Hinkley Point or Sizewell C, initially preferred location is Wylfa in North Wales.