Lifespan of four nuclear power stations extended

Published On Dec 3, 2024, 6:00 PM

EDF Energy has announced the extension of the lifespan of Torness and Heysham 2 nuclear power stations by two years, and by one year for Hartlepool and Heysham 1. This decision is part of a £1.3 billion investment in the nuclear estate over the next three years. The UK government supports this initiative as a key to achieving energy independence and a clean power strategy by 2030, emphasizing the importance of nuclear energy in the country's energy mix.