New images show Hinkley Point C’s heaviest delivery yet as the first steam generator arrives.
The 520-tonne steam generator arrived safely after arriving by sea, river and road.
Read the full story here - https://t.co/ur5W4ru01b
#NetZero#BuiltByUs
Britain's new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C is ending another year of incredible engineering.
From under the seabed to the top of Big Carl's jib, take a look at what's been achieved in 2023.
Watch our end-of-year film here - https://t.co/sFMmbpIbQF
#BuiltByUs
Key lift on the path to dome lift!
Our Unit One reactor building just received its huge equipment hatch – another feat of prefabricated construction! This hatch allows us to bring the reactor pressure vessel and other crucial components into the heart of the building. 🏗️⚛️
🤝 @AndrewBowie_MP Minister for Nuclear visited Hinkley Point C today to see our progress in helping Britain achieve net zero.
Hear what he had to say about his visit.
#NetZero#Nuclear
Today Britain and France signed a deal for closer co-operation on #nuclear power.🤝
Hinkley Point C is a great example of how we already work together on clean energy. @sizewellc is an opportunity to go further towards a #NetZero future.
https://t.co/j00ReElIJE
The arrival of the reactor marks a significant milestone for Hinkley Point C.
It was made by @Framatome_ and comes from the same factory which made the last nuclear reactor built for a British power station at Sizewell B in Suffolk.✅
Read more here - https://t.co/CY1qL5vNjw
The first new nuclear reactor for a British power station in more than 30 years has arrived in Somerset.📌
The reactor will help provide enough low carbon electricity for 3m homes and will help Britain achieve #NetZero.📉
Read more here - https://t.co/abbQNpjQ6v
Today we welcomed Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband Shadow Climate Change and Net Zero Secretary to Hinkley Point C to see the great progress we are making in helping Britain achieve net zero; and how we are providing jobs and skills for people across Britain.🇬🇧
#NetZero#Nuclear
It is that time of year again, Christmas is nearly here. As is tradition, we have hosted our annual Christmas tree competition for our workers.
The goal was to make the best-looking tree from recycled materials, and this year's entries are exceptional. 📸⬇️
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Hinkley Point C’s first reactor is ready for delivery!
It’s the first to be built for a British power station in more than 30 years and will produce enough low-carbon electricity for 3 million homes. ⚡
Read more here – https://t.co/2i4SAUaLQg
#Nuclear#NetZero@Framatome_
Thousands of workers across Britain are working hard get Hinkley Point C built - they know its reliable low carbon nuclear electricity is essential for our energy security.✅
Take a look at what they've achieved in 2022.⬇️
https://t.co/YQwLmjy8fA
Big Carl ends the year on a high with a massive lift! 🏗️
The world’s largest crane lifted a 304-tonne steel liner ring onto the first reactor building in the early hours this morning, growing the structure to 44 meters high.
https://t.co/lQErXUK8wl
New nuclear at Hinkley Point C means new skilled jobs for Britain. Today 200 more were created in North Wales.✅
Read more here – https://t.co/JsZUiQLIGr
#Nuclear#CreatingJobs
Government investment in @sizewellc will be good news for British jobs. Today another 200 were created in Wales in a new factory supporting @hinkleypointc
Here at Hinkley Point C we are already well on the way to delivering the first #Nuclear Power Plant in the UK for a generation. New nuclear will help support our #energysecurity, fight climate change and is already providing a massive boost to the regional economy.📈
@RishiSunak
*1000 apprenticeships trained at Hinkley Point C*
Today we are officially celebrating a big project milestone delivering on our target of training 1000 apprentices during the power station’s construction. 🎉
You can read more here - https://t.co/qN7PxjDlSb
#SkillsRevolution
@jamesallcott Would England be favourites for the World Cup if the pool of players that could be selected from were only from the Prem? 🤷♂️ If not which country would you hedge your bets on based on current form?
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