Graphite Inspections Suggest UK’s Ageing AGRs ‘Could Operate For Longer’
Cracking seen as main ‘life limiting factor’ in early generation nuclear plants
Torness
Scottish Council To Ask UK Government For Study Into New Nuclear At Torness
Country has only two units operating and both are scheduled for shutdown
Scotland Globally Isolated On Nuclear Over Ideological Opposition To Reactors, Minister Says
Country ‘missing out’ on skilled jobs and economic growth, as well as clean affordable energy
UK / EDF To Keep Four Nuclear Stations Online Longer Than Planned
Move could help compensate for delays to Hinkley Point C new-build project
UK / EDF Energy Plans To Extend Life Of Four Nuclear Stations With £1.3 Billion Investment
Company also looking at running Sizewell B for 20 years longer than scheduled
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