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Sizewell C

United Kingdom · Energy

In-depth research Release 1

Project scope

Plan: Construction of a new nuclear power plant intended to deliver clean power.

Reported status and procurement

Reported development

Plan: The article places Sizewell C coming online in the 2030s; it gives no more precise date.

Procurement availability
Unknown / not established

Reported procurement

Sizewell C had already signed £330 million in contracts with local companies; the source gives no details of currently available packages.

A source report alone does not establish current progress or an open buying window.

Project summary

Sizewell C is a planned nuclear power plant construction project in the United Kingdom. The Energy Secretary signed its final investment decision on 22 July 2025. The release reported a target construction cost of around £38 billion in 2024 prices, with total equity and debt finance made available exceeding that target. By the release date, £330 million in contracts with local companies had been signed; the release does not identify currently available packages.

Evidence limits and unknowns

The release does not provide a more precise site location than the United Kingdom.

The release reports contracts already signed but gives no details of currently available supplier packages or a procurement window.

The release places the project coming online in the 2030s without giving a more precise date.

Investment and financing

Reported total investment

Announced equity structure: UK government initial 44.9% stake; La Caisse 20%; Centrica 15%; Amber Infrastructure initial 7.6%; EDF 12.5%.

Financing report and participants

Final investment decision signed by the Energy Secretary.

Total investment and financing amount are different measures. Currency notation is retained as reported; no conversion or current funding availability is verified.

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Project metadata

Country
United Kingdom
Based on reviewed release evidence
Region
Europe
Category
Energy
Derived from released evidence
Physical assets
Nuclear Power

Based on this release's supporting evidence. Unresolved fields remain unclassified; these labels do not establish current progress or a buying window.

Released facts and supporting evidence

Each fact retains its source, uncertainty and time context. If a publisher page moves or is unavailable, use the recorded quotation and observation date below.

Date

Reported as actual

The Energy Secretary signed the final investment decision on 22 July 2025; the release was published on 22 July 2025.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · The Energy Secretary signed the final investment decision …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
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Evidence reference
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Source revision
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Content fingerprint
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Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Project name

Source reported

Sizewell C

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Sizewell C
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
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Evidence reference
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Source revision
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Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Scope

Planned

Construction of a new nuclear power plant intended to deliver clean power.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Construction of a new nuclear power plant intended …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
79b42f31-061c-4b6b-84e6-a0a6e250d904
Evidence reference
5088cd47-97bc-47b1-bbaf-c80a7eafe963
Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Sector

Source reported

Nuclear power generation.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Nuclear power generation.
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
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Evidence reference
14084d33-2a6d-4bf9-8004-3084a292f601
Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Delivery

Planned

The article places Sizewell C coming online in the 2030s; it gives no more precise date.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · The article places Sizewell C coming online in …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
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Evidence reference
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Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Location

Source reported

United Kingdom; the source does not give a more precise site location.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · United Kingdom; the source does not give a …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
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Evidence reference
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Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Investment estimate

Source reported

Announced equity structure: UK government initial 44.9% stake; La Caisse 20%; Centrica 15%; Amber Infrastructure initial 7.6%; EDF 12.5%.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Announced equity structure: UK government initial 44.9% stake; …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
e1a0f035-91bc-4f0f-afc7-56f1888c1102
Evidence reference
33919985-e54f-4895-93d1-2bbf5e92ae53
Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Procurement

Source reported

Sizewell C had already signed £330 million in contracts with local companies; the source gives no details of currently available packages.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Sizewell C had already signed £330 million in …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
328e235f-d8e2-4e35-9465-86c61fed670a
Evidence reference
bb8406a3-742f-4e6b-a4e0-778dd95c2b16
Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Financing stage

Reported as actual

Final investment decision signed by the Energy Secretary.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Final investment decision signed by the Energy Secretary.
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
374ca61f-c002-4b50-b4b1-5d991bdc548f
Evidence reference
5088cd47-97bc-47b1-bbaf-c80a7eafe963
Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision

Financing amount

Source reported

Target construction cost around £38 billion in 2024 prices; total equity and debt finance made available exceeds that target. This is a construction-cost figure, not a stated amount of a single loan or contract.

Attributed to www.gov.uk.

Source: www.gov.uk · publication date not recorded · observed 2026-10-15

Sources and evidence · www.gov.uk
Source published: Not recordedObserved: 2026-10-15

www.gov.uk
Attributed to www.gov.uk

Technical record · Target construction cost around £38 billion in 2024 …
Evidence location
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Claim confidence
0.90 on a 0–1 evidence-support scaleNot a probability of project success or procurement availability.
Claim reference
898ffb3c-77fa-42ba-83aa-399479923b1d
Evidence reference
121b73d4-d69c-4840-b42c-c23508280179
Source revision
a42d34a0-ee68-4091-be96-7c3753ba1db7
Content fingerprint
b42cd46f9623df851b02a0a496084e4c752a8490440c9c1a051203f73676cace
Source address
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sizewell-c-gets-green-light-with-final-investment-decision
Source report history

Prior and superseded states remain labelled. Dates below identify source publication when known, otherwise source observation. They are not assumed event dates; each fact retains its own time qualifications.

  1. No material timeline events have been released.

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