Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station, Wales
Name of the Project
Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station.
Location
The project is located on land adjacent to the former Magnox Wylfa power station, in North Wales, which is being decommissioned.
Client
Horizon Nuclear Power.
Project Description
Wylfa Newydd comprises the construction of two advanced boiling water reactors capable of generating 2.7 GW of electricity.
The project will include:
- a power station, including two nuclear reactors with a minimum generating capacity of 2 900 MW;
- a marine offloading facility;
- cooling water intake and outfall structure;
- electricity transmission infrastructure;
- other associated buildings, such as administration offices, park and ride facilities, temporary worker accommodation, and at least one logistics centre;
- construction of a temporary site campus to accommodate construction workers;
- interim waste and spent-fuel storage facilities;
- access roads; and
- measures and initiatives to manage any impacts during the construction and operation of a new power station.
Potential Job Creation
About 9 000 jobs are expected to be created during peak construction. Once complete, Wylfa Newydd will create up to 850 permanent jobs.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project is expected to start generating electricity in the mid 2020s.
Latest Developments
Not stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wood (architect engineer support partner to Hitachi) and Black & Veatch (support partner to the achitect engineer for Wylfa Newydd).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Horizon Nuclear Power, email wylfaenquiries@horizonnuclearpower.com.
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