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Cost Increases For Hinkley Point C Nuclear Facility In The UK
- 23 May 2022
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
News: EDF has reported that the completion of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the UK has been delayed to June 2027. The delay could be due to constrained staffing, resources and supply chains. The final construction costs have also increased by GBP3.0bn (USD3.7bn) and is expected to cost between GBP25.0bn (USD31.3bn) and GBP26.0bn (USD32.6bn) (Construction Enquirer).
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