EDF Chiefs and Minister discuss Hinkley nuclear power station delays
19 May 2016
Energy and Climate Change Committee takes evidence from EDF Energy and Department of Energy and Climate Change on the recent delays to the Hinkley Point C project.
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Witnesses
Tuesday 24 May 2016, Wilson Room, Portcullis House
At 9.30am
- Vincent de Rivaz, Chief Executive Officer, EDF Energy
- Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, Managing Director, Nuclear New Build, EDF Energy
At 10.30am
- Andrea Leadsom MP, Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change
- Hugo Robson, Chief Negotiator, Department of Energy and Climate Change
Purpose of session
The session will explore a range of issues, including:
- the reasons for the most recent delays to the final investment decision
- the impact on the building schedule and cost of the project
- the Government's contingency plans, should the Hinkley project be delayed further
Further information
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