About us
Great British Nuclear supports the UK’s nuclear industry by providing better opportunities to build and invest.
The government is committed to a programme of new nuclear projects beyond Sizewell C, giving industry and investors the confidence they need to deliver projects at speed.
Great British Nuclear (GBN) has been launched as part of the government’s Powering Up Britain plan.
Responsibilities
GBN is responsible for driving delivery of new nuclear projects. They will co-fund the selected technologies through their development and work with successful bidders on ensuring the right financing and site arrangements are in place.
This is in line with the government’s commitment to take 2 Final Investment Decisions next parliament.
Priorities
In 2023 the first priority of GBN is to launch a competitive process to select the best Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies. This began in April with market engagement. The down-selection process will be launched in the summer. Our ambition is to assess and decide on the leading technologies by autumn.
Our management
- Gwen Parry-Jones OBE - GBN Interim CEO
- Simon Bowen - GBN Interim Chair
Who we are
Great British Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, with statutory powers designated to it under the Energy Act 2023 to facilitate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear energy generation projects for the purpose of furthering any policies published by His Majesty’s government.
Great British Nuclear is a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 05027024, whose registered office is at Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2EG
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