19 July 2023
Great British Nuclear launched with SMR competition and £157 million nuclear funding package
Mustafa Latif-Aramesh Partner & Parliamentary Agent
This week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched the new government body Great British Nuclear (GBN). This body will facilitate the delivery for all of the UK’s nuclear projects.
In an article for New Civil Engineer, partner and parliamentary agent Mustafa Latif-Aramesh comments on the significant announcement, which will contribute to the UK meeting it’s decarbonisation targets.
‘The announcement should be accompanied by a renewed focus on publishing details on siting arrangements, and confirmation on Great British Nuclear’s remit in being a partner at the development phase. Government should throw resources at updating the National Policy Statement for nuclear in advance of their 2025 target, and confirming that nuclear projects outside of existing or decommissioned nuclear sites can progress so that the private sector can deliver clean energy in tandem with GBN’s competition processes.’
The full article is available to read on the New Civil Engineer website.
