Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years
Summary
A nuclear power plant called Sizewell B in Suffolk, England, will keep producing electricity for 20 more years, until 2055. The plant’s owner, EDF, made a deal with the government to invest around £800 million to upgrade the plant and protect jobs.Key Facts
- Sizewell B started working in 1995 and was originally planned to close in 2035.
- The plant will now operate until 2055 after a new agreement.
- EDF employs 620 staff and 300 contractors at Sizewell B.
- The extension will support hundreds of jobs and allow new local hires.
- Sizewell B provides power to over two million homes and contributes 3% of the UK's energy.
- EDF plans to invest about £800 million to upgrade the plant.
- The government supports the extension as it provides clean electricity and secures jobs.
- A campaign group called Together Against Sizewell C expressed concerns about safety, environmental risks, and long-term costs of nuclear power and waste.
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