UK can proceed with the construction of the new nuclear power station

The European Commission has approved the construction and operation of the new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Sommerset, South England, has announced EDF Energy. Last month the commission presented its judgment to the UK Government, coming to the conclusion that the proposed project of the nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point accomplishes the purposes of the Euratom Treaty by contributing to develop a sustainable national energy mix.

The Euratom Treaty requires that developers of new nuclear power stations have to notify the Comission of any investment projects. Initially created to coordinate the Member States' research programmes for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, the Euratom Treaty today helps to pool knowledge, infrastructure and funding of nuclear energy.

EDF presented the necessary documentation to the Commission already in January 2010.

It is expected that the nuclear plant at Hinkley Point will provide energy to around 5 million householders. By now the UK has 19 operating reactors which provide about 18% of the UK’s electricity.

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10.08.2012 13:40