UK / US Consortium In Talks To Take Over Wylfa Development, Say Reports

Hitachi pulled out of north Wales project in September
US Consortium In Talks To Take Over Wylfa Development, Say Reports
A view over the shutdown Wylfa nuclear power station on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. Image courtesy Creative Commons.
A group of US companies has reportedly approached the UK government about taking over the development of a nuclear power station at Wylfa in north Wales.

Unconfirmed reports in the UK said engineering giant Bechtel will lead the consortium and will be joined by utility Southern and nuclear technology provider Westinghouse, which designed and manufactures the AP1000 reactor technology.

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