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Hinkley Point B

Key information at a glance

Location:
Stogursey, West Somerset, TA5 1UD
Licencee:
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
Owner:
N/A
Parent body organisation:
N/A
Type of site:
Decommissioning
Safety Attention Level:
Routine
Security Attention Level:
Routine
Hinkley Point B

Background

Hinkley Point B is situated near Bridgwater, Somerset on the South coast of England.

Hinkley Point B power station was built between 1967 and 1975 and started generating electricity on 5 February 1976. Operating at its current reduced level of around 70% of full output.

The station has now ceased generation and has commenced defuelling.

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