The first nuclear power plant built in the UK in more than 20 years
Client:
EDF Energy
Location:
Somerset, UK
Year:
2015Project Details
- One of six tier-one contractors, KBR is providing a range of program management services
- KBR personnel are embedded in client integrated project teams
- Working under the NEC3 framework contract KBR’s role includes:
- Coordinating site operations, including accommodation, transport and catering
- Contract management and expediting services for equipment supply from over 100 international suppliers
Includes two third-generation European pressurized reactors designed by French energy group, Framatome
Project Highlights
50 million man hours of labour
1 million tonnes of materials
Over 100 equipment contracts
More than 13 million vehicle movements
Hinkley Point C is the largest single construction site in Europe
The plant once completed will generate 3.2 GWe (1.6 GWe per reactor)
- Capacity to generate safe, reliable, low-carbon electricity to power 6 million homes over a 60 year lifespan