A New Generation of Nuclear Power Stations – Are we Ready?

Following the government’s announcement in November 2005 of a review of the UK’s energy policy, nuclear power is once again on the political agenda, and the issues of cost, financing, ownership, design, safety, construction, operation, waste disposal and decommissioning are being thought through afresh.

Given that a new generation of nuclear power plants will, most likely, have to be privately funded and owned, what lead will the government offer and what policies need to be put in place?

The seminar assessed the capability and capacity of UK industry to deliver a new generation of nuclear power plants and the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) role in securing nuclear safety in the UK. Reactor options were discussed, as well as the ability of the supply chain to deliver the project.