EDF originally entered the UK nuclear industry with the acquisition of
British Energy in 2009. At the same time, EDF established NNB GenCo as a separate subsidiary for the construction of additional new nuclear plants.
Centrica purchased a 20% stake in British Energy from EDF, and also had an option to acquire 20% of NNB GenCo,[2] but on 4 February 2013, Centrica stated it would withdraw from the project.[3]
The company's plans include building four new nuclear reactors adjacent to existing plants, two at Hinkley Point C in
Somerset and two at Sizewell C in
Suffolk. Framatome's (previously
Areva)
European Pressurized Reactor is the preferred design for the sites.[4]
