UK extends Sizewell B nuclear plant license to 2055

Britain's government granted its most recently built nuclear reactor a 20-year life extension to help meet growing electricity demand with low-carbon generation.

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 2:30 PM PT · 1 article

UK extends Sizewell B nuclear plant license to 2055 — Image via theguardian.com

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5h Guardian Environment Sizewell B nuclear power plant granted a 20-year life extension — Extension comes as government encourages first nuclear power projects in a generation to meet UK’s growing need for electricity Britain’s most recently…

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