Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decade
French state-owned energy giant EDF will keep four ageing nuclear power stations in Britain open for longer than planned, in a boost to the UK’s energy security. The company said two stations currently due to close in March 2026 — Hartlepool and Heysham 1 — would now remain online until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness, that were scheduled to close in March 2028, would stay open until March 2030.
The new dates represent the “most likely” view of how long the stations would stay open, the company added, though it cautioned there was “a risk” they could close sooner. It announced the move on Tuesday following a board meeting in Paris. Mark Hartley, managing director of EDF’s nuclear operations, said the company had invested about £8bn in its British nuclear fleet since 2009, and planned to invest a further £1.3bn between 2025 and 2027.
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