Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
March 2026
Aim of inspection
To sample evidence of the adequacy of the arrangements for Torness Unit 2 Statutory Outage 2026 (S13R2) in relation to Mechanical Engineering activities.
To provide evidence to inform the ONR decision relating to the issue of a Licence Instrument for a Consent for return to service of Torness Unit 2, on completion of the work.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC28 - Examination, inspection, maintenance and testing - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
Site Licence Condition 30 requires EDF Nuclear Generation Limited to periodically shutdown for examination, inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment important to nuclear safety. My inspection activities were undertaken at EDF Energy NGL, Torness (TOR) and focused on the arrangements established for the completion of the TOR Reactor 2 (S13R2) and to provide ONR with regulatory confidence in there implementation. My inspection focused on the Mechanical Engineering (ME) structures, systems and components (SSC's) important to safety being maintained during the TOR Reactor 2 (S13R2) in compliance with Licence Condition 28. This included the Main and Decay Heat Boilers and Gas Circulators given their contribution to nuclear safety.
This report provides evidence to inform the Office for Nuclear Regulation’s decision regarding the issue of a Licence Instrument for Consent to return to service for Torness Reactor 2. This is in accordance with Licence Condition 30.
From my sample inspection, I consider that EDF Energy NGL adequately demonstrated the implementation of the arrangements established for the TOR Reactor 2 (S13R2) activities, including inspection and observations of the actual condition of the stations SSCs, management of emergent issues and completion of work order cards, in accordance with License Condition 28.
Conclusion
Based on my sampling during this intervention, I consider that the licensee’s Torness Reactor 2 EIMT activities have adequately applied RGP and demonstrated compliance with LC28.
I have not identified any issues that would prevent EDF Torness Reactor 2 from returning to service.
Hence, I judge that a Green rating, against ONR’s inspection rating guide, is appropriate for this intervention.