NuGen (
www.nugeneration.com) has signed a contract with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to build three new nuclear reactors at Moorside in west Cumbria.
The nuclear new-build developer, which is co-owned by Toshiba, said it is “confident that the location is suitable for three AP1000 reactors”.
Chief executive Tom Samson said: “This is a key moment in our Moorside Project journey. Our board has reached a decision of significance that confirms the site is suitable.”
Energy minister Andrea Leadsom said: “Backing the next generation of nuclear projects is a key part of our long-term plan to power the economy with clean, secure energy.”