U.K. Sets Stage for a Nuclear Rebuild With Ambitious 2026 Expansion Plans
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The UK is planning a significant expansion of its nuclear sector, with multiple projects underway, including conventional plants and small modular reactors, indicating a long-term commitment to nuclear energy.
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The United Kingdom has big plans for its nuclear sector, with the construction of two conventional nuclear plants underway and plans to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology. France’s EDF Energy is managing the development of the Hinkley Point C power plant in Somerset and Sizewell C in Suffolk, while Rolls-Royce was recently selected as the preferred bidder to construct the U.K.’s first SMRs. However, the plans do not stop there. In December, the country’s Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated the government has “only…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on December 13, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.