Sizewell C, Water Supply

Posted: 26th April 2022

Bosses at energy giant EDF say it would be possible to run the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power station permanently with a desalination plant if a water supply cannot be provided. The public examination of the plans for the £20billion twin reactor was told a permanent water supply for the proposed development had not yet been secured. However, a temporary desalination plant would run during the construction of the project. Kwasi Kwarteng, secretary of state at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has asked EDF what progress has been made on securing a permanent water supply solution – and, if it fails, would the temporary desalination plant be able to become permanent. EDF said it was still working with Northumbrian Water Ltd on a solution and is confident an answer will be found with more details about supply forecasts and work expected later in the year. East Anglian Daily Times 24th April 2022  https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/business/sizewell-nuclear-power-station-water-8915208