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Hinkley Point C: Proposed nuclear development

Nigel Knee – Head of Nuclear Policy

Severn Estuary Forum – 8 October 2010

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About EDF Energy

•UK’s biggest electricity generator– Nuclear

– Coal

– Gas

– Wind

– Combined heat and power

•Gas and electricity supplier to 5.5 million customers

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Helps combat climate change

Reduces reliance on imported gas

Benefits customers and UK competitiveness

The policy case for nuclear

Low Carbon

Emissions

Security of Supply

Stability of Costs

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Hinkley Point C

• Two UK EPRs generating low carbon electricity for around 5 million homes

• Capable of generating over 6% of the UK’s electricity• Up to 5,000 temporary jobs during construction• 900 permanent jobs during operation• Expected to contribute £100 million a year to the local

economy during construction• Expected to contribute £40 million a year to the local

economy during operations

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Landscape Masterplan

Hinkley Point A and B

Hinkley Point C

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Vision for Nuclear New Build EDF Energy intends to develop a nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C that will make a major contribution to the nation’s low carbon energy needs. The development, operation and ultimate decommissioning of the power station will be undertaken in a manner consistent with the highest standards of safety, reliability and sustainability.

EDF Energy will strive to ensure that the inherent benefits of its investment in Hinkley Point C are captured in a way which maximises its practical contribution to the local and regional economy.

EDF Energy will ensure that any significant adverse effects of the construction, operation or decommissioning of the power station are appropriately mitigated in a way which is environmentally responsible and sensitive both to the needs of the community and to the strategies of the relevant authorities.

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The Main Site - Overview

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Construction programme

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Visualisation from the Severn Estuary

Hinkley Point B(operational)

Hinkley Point A(decommissioning)

Hinkley Point C(proposed)

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Marine Ecology – potential impacts

• Construction- Physical damage to

habitats- Disturbance to habitats

and species- Changes in water

quality- Noise impacts

• Operation- Loss or damage to

habitats- Entrainment or

impingement on intake screens

- Water quality (temperature, flow, chemistry)

- Maintenance dredging- Noise impacts

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Associated Development Sites

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Combwich Wharf

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Community: Our Commitments

To develop complementary strategies which mitigate our impact and positively contribute to Somerset:

• Economic development• Developing a low carbon future• Education, employment and skills • Housing (accommodation) • Community wellbeing

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Hinkley Point C

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