Hinkley Point C, the £23bn nuclear power station being built in Somerset, could face further delays and heightened costs due to challenges including the conflict in Ukraine.
The plant’s developer EDF has said it has launched a “new comprehensive review” of the project near Bridgwater, which is one of the largest building projects in Europe.
In January 2021 the energy giant announced the start of electricity generation at the site would be delayed by six months to June 2026, and previous cost estimates of £21.5bn to £22.5bn were revised up to between £22bn and £23bn. At the time, bosses at Hinkley Point C said no extra cost would be carried by the taxpayer.
