In October 2017, EFINOR signed the contract for the design, manufacturing and installation of the 2 main control rooms, the simulator and the six adjacent rooms of the 2 units at the Hinkley Point C EPR, at Bridgwater in Somerset for EDF Energy Nuclear New Build (NNB).
I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect back on 2017 and share what we have in store this year. 2017 has been another significant year in the UK nuclear industry: driven by global political and economic levers, we have seen a significant amount of disruption in both the investor community and within the supply …
New Year message from Nuclear South West Chair, Matt Burley Read More »
Engineers are undoubtedly the bedrock of the modern world. But how do you attract new blood to the sector? At Skylark Media we work with companies who are harnessing the power of video to communicate their message. For example, IChemE (The Institution of Chemical Engineers) for whom we produce video case studies to encourage membership. …
Member case study: Skylark Media – How Video Can Inspire a Generation of Engineers Read More »
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and Innovate UK are to invest up to £3 million working collaboratively with Sellafield Ltd as an end user. The aim is to create an opportunity for organisations to develop and demonstrate integrated innovative technologies for decommissioning. Projects should integrate technologies and aim to: • minimise human intervention • …
SBRI Funding Competition: Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning Read More »
Project report Location: Winfrith Project: Isolation of four Primary Circuit Feeder Pipes from the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor Contractor: Magnox Limited (previously RSRL) Equipment: Steve Vick International FOAMBAGS™, umbilical filling system, CCTV and closed cell polyurethane foam Steve Vick International (SVI) has recently completed a project for Magnox Ltd. The project required SVI to …
On Wednesday, 30th November about 30 people gathered at Leigh Court to hear updates from experts on SMRs and their deployment in the UK. This event was designed to be an introduction to SMRs for those who haven’t been involved with the Government’s on-going competition. It also provided a view of one of the reactor …
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is to invest up to £5 million in projects to develop innovative manufacturing and materials technologies for the civil nuclear sector. The aim of this competition is to establish an innovative R&D base for materials and manufacturing that will support a strong UK nuclear supply chain. Proposals …
On Tuesday, close to 100 people from businesses from all aspects of the nuclear industry gathered in Bristol to hear about opportunities in and support for the nuclear industry in the South West. Photo by Jon Craig Kicked off by a key note from Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, the event …
“Powering the UK’s Nuclear Future” – Nuclear South West conference Read More »
The largest engineering project in Europe – the construction of the new power station at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is a once in a lifetime opportunity to boost the jobs and economic prosperity and generate thousands of training opportunities for local people throughout whole of the South West. Image courtesy of EDF Energy …
Nuclear South West welcomes Government announcement on Hinkley Point C Read More »
