UK plans regulatory reset to boost nuclear power
- The UK government plans a regulatory overhaul to simplify nuclear industry rules by 2027, aiming to boost nuclear power, enhance energy security, and accelerate project delivery while maintaining safety and environmental protections.
- An independent Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce found the current system overly complex and bureaucratic, and the government will implement all its recommendations to reduce costs and timelines without compromising safety.
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Britain Aims to Accelerate Nuclear Development Amid Rising Energy Prices
The United Kingdom announced plans on Friday, March 13th to speed up the development of nuclear power as part of its strategy to meet its net zero and energy security targets, with the country heavily dependent on natural gas. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the ongoing Middle East conflict highlights the need to go further and faster to build the clean energy we need to get off volatile fossil fuel markets. British governments have tried to …
Government promises ‘proportionate’ nuclear regulation as it sets out steps to overhaul system
The government has announced a number of regulatory changes it will make to consenting new nuclear developments in response to the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce’s recommendations. The post Government promises ‘proportionate’ nuclear regulation as it sets out steps to overhaul system appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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