Overview

• Centrica and X‑Energy plan up to 12 advanced modular reactors at Hartlepool, projected to power about 1.5 million homes and create as many as 2,500 jobs.
• EDF, Holtec and Tritax outlined an approximately £11 billion project for SMR‑powered data centres at the former Cottam coal site in Nottinghamshire.
• Last Energy and DP World intend to build a micro modular plant to supply clean power for the expansion of London Gateway, backed by £80 million in private investment.
• Urenco and Radiant agreed a HALEU fuel supply deal for the U.S. market as both governments target ending reliance on Russian nuclear material by the end of 2028.
• Officials and industry tout jobs, investment and energy security, while critics warn of high costs, slow delivery and nuclear waste capacity concerns.