Hinkley Point nuclear agreement - Revision history

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−	The application involves the construction of a new nuclear power station producing reliable, low-carbon electricity to help Britain achieve Net Zero. It is intended that Sizewell C will generate enough low-carbon electricity to supply six million homes.
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−	~~The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by NNB Nuclear Generation (SZC) Limited on 27 May 2020 and accepted for Examination on 24 June 2020.~~
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−	Following an Examination during which the public, Statutory Consultees and Interested Parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 25 February 2022.
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−	~~The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said:~~
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−	“The Planning Inspectorate has now examined more than 100 nationally significant infrastructure projects since the Planning Act 2008 process was introduced, ensuring local communities have had theopportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them.
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−	“This Examination took place during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions and the Examining Authority worked hard to ensure that local people, the local authorities – East Suffolk District and Suffolk County Council - and other Interested Parties were able to fully participate.
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−	~~“The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views and the evidence gathered during the Examination before making its recommendation.”~~
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−	The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the [https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/the-sizewell-c-project/ National Infrastructure Planning website].
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	The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by NNB Nuclear Generation (SZC) Limited on 27 May 2020 and accepted for Examination on 24 June 2020.		The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by NNB Nuclear Generation (SZC) Limited on 27 May 2020 and accepted for Examination on 24 June 2020.

−	Following an Examination during which the public, Statutory Consultees and Interested Parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State ~~on25~~ February 2022.	+	Following an Examination during which the public, Statutory Consultees and Interested Parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 25 February 2022.
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−	~~This is the114th Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projectand 69th energy application to have been examined by The Planning Inspectorate within the timescales laid down in the Planning Act 2008~~.	+

	The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said:		The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said:
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	“The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views and the evidence gathered during the Examination before making its recommendation.”		“The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views and the evidence gathered during the Examination before making its recommendation.”

−	The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on ~~theproject~~ pages of the [https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/the-sizewell-c-project/ National Infrastructure Planning website].	+	The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the [https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/the-sizewell-c-project/ National Infrastructure Planning website].

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	There have also been divisions within EDF over the viability of the mega-project. In the run-up to the board meeting, one of the directors Gerard Magnin resigned on the grounds that the project was 'very risky'.		There have also been divisions within EDF over the viability of the mega-project. In the run-up to the board meeting, one of the directors Gerard Magnin resigned on the grounds that the project was 'very risky'.

−	The power station ~~will~~ generate 7% of the UK's electricity ~~when it starts to produce in 2025~~, although concerns remain about the increase in wholesale prices that will end up being passed on British consumers.	+	The power station is expected to generate 7% of the UK's electricity, although concerns remain about the increase in wholesale prices that will end up being passed on British consumers.

−	Another concern is the unproven European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) design. The prototype is under construction at Flamanville in northern France. Construction started in 2007 and was supposed to be up and running by 2012, however, it is still not finished and is already three times over budget~~. EDF says Flamanville is now scheduled to start up by the end of 2018~~.	+	Another concern is the unproven European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) design. The prototype is under construction at Flamanville in northern France. Construction started in 2007 and was supposed to be up and running by 2012, however, it was still not finished in 2016 and was already three times over budget.

	=== Approval ===		=== Approval ===

Editor at 07:47, 22 July 2022

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Editor at 02:39, 22 July 2022

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Editor at 12:31, 12 May 2022

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	The criticism follows another highly critical report by the National Audit Office, which found the contract for Hinkley had locked consumers into a 'risky and expensive project'.		The criticism follows another highly critical report by the National Audit Office, which found the contract for Hinkley had locked consumers into a 'risky and expensive project'.

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	* Wind energy.		* Wind energy.

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Editor at 11:17, 13 July 2020

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	The criticism follows another highly critical report by the National Audit Office, which found the contract for Hinkley had locked consumers into a 'risky and expensive project'.		The criticism follows another highly critical report by the National Audit Office, which found the contract for Hinkley had locked consumers into a 'risky and expensive project'.

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Editor at 10:42, 22 November 2017

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	In response to the news, Mark Farmer, author of 'Modernise or Die' tweeted: 'Expect more of this in the mainstream of our industry as the competency and enforcement bar is lifted post-Grenfell'.		In response to the news, Mark Farmer, author of 'Modernise or Die' tweeted: 'Expect more of this in the mainstream of our industry as the competency and enforcement bar is lifted post-Grenfell'.
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		+	In November 2017, the Commons public accounts committee (PAC) accused the government of failing to protect consumers over the price it has promised to pay for power generated from the nuclear plant, arguing that it would hit poorest households hardest.
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		+	With billpayers being expected to pay £30bn for the plant over the 35-year contract, this is estimated to add £10-£15 to the average household energy bill.
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		+	An assessment by the PAC concluded that consumers' interests were not championed by anyone in Whitehall during the negotiations with EDF. They also claim that the final consumer bill was exacerbated by the government failing to renegotiate the guaranteed power price for fear that EDF and its Chinese partner CGN would walk away from the project.
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		+	Meg Hillier, chair of the PAC, said “billpayers have been dealt a bad hand by the government in its approach to this project.”
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		+	The criticism follows another highly critical report by the National Audit Office, which found the contract for Hinkley had locked consumers into a 'risky and expensive project'.

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−	In October 2017, it was announced that the earthworks contractors ~~at Hinkley Point~~ - a joint venture of Kier and Bam Nuttall - will have to demolish and replace 150 cubic metres of concrete poured on the site.	+	In October 2017, it was announced that the earthworks contractors - a joint venture of Kier and Bam Nuttall - will have to demolish and replace 150 cubic metres of concrete poured on the site. This is part of work to form tunnels to contain pipes and cables and is local to a small stretch of the 8 km network. Problems were identified in sections of the concrete base slab constructed above the galleries sections.

−	~~This~~ is ~~part of work to form galleries tunnels to contain pipes and cables and is local to a~~ small ~~stretch of~~ the ~~8 km network~~. ~~Problems were identified in sections of~~ the ~~concrete base~~ slab ~~constructed above~~ the ~~galleries sections~~.	+	However, the affected material is relatively small considering that 60,000 cubic metres have been poured on the site to date. Nothing has yet been built on the slab, which does not form part of the main nuclear power plant foundations. Construction work is not due to begin on the main building for another 18 months.

−	However, the affected material is relatively small considering 60,000 cubic metres have been poured on the site to date. Nothing has yet been built on the slab, which doesn't form part of the main nuclear power plant foundations. Construction work is not due to begin on the main building for another 18 months.	+	In response to the news, Mark Farmer, author of 'Modernise or Die' tweeted: 'Expect more of this in the mainstream of our industry as the competency and enforcement bar is lifted post-Grenfell'.
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−	In response to the news, Mark Farmer, author of 'Modernise or Die' tweeted:	+
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−	'Expect more of this in the mainstream of our industry as the competency and enforcement bar is lifted post-Grenfell'.	+

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	The contract was formally signed in London on 29th September 2016 by the secretary of state for business, energy & industrial strategy Greg Clark, EDF chairman & chief executive Jean-Bernard Levy and CGN chairman He Yu.		The contract was formally signed in London on 29th September 2016 by the secretary of state for business, energy & industrial strategy Greg Clark, EDF chairman & chief executive Jean-Bernard Levy and CGN chairman He Yu.
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		+	In October 2017, it was announced that the earthworks contractors at Hinkley Point - a joint venture of Kier and Bam Nuttall - will have to demolish and replace 150 cubic metres of concrete poured on the site.
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		+	This is part of work to form galleries tunnels to contain pipes and cables and is local to a small stretch of the 8 km network. Problems were identified in sections of the concrete base slab constructed above the galleries sections.
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		+	However, the affected material is relatively small considering 60,000 cubic metres have been poured on the site to date. Nothing has yet been built on the slab, which doesn't form part of the main nuclear power plant foundations. Construction work is not due to begin on the main building for another 18 months.
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		+	In response to the news, Mark Farmer, author of 'Modernise or Die' tweeted:
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		+	'Expect more of this in the mainstream of our industry as the competency and enforcement bar is lifted post-Grenfell'.

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