Hinkley Point
Bridgwater, SOM
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
6 units: 2 under construction, 4 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley Point A-1 | GCR | MAGNOX | 235 | 1957-11-01 | 1965-02-16 | 1965-03-30 | 2000-05-23 | Permanent Shutdown |
| Hinkley Point A-2 | GCR | MAGNOX | 235 | 1957-11-01 | 1965-03-19 | 1965-05-05 | 2000-05-23 | Permanent Shutdown |
| Hinkley Point B-2 | GCR | AGR | 480 | 1967-09-01 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-09-27 | 2022-07-06 | Permanent Shutdown |
| Hinkley Point B-1 | GCR | AGR | 485 | 1967-09-01 | 1976-10-30 | 1978-10-02 | 2022-08-01 | Permanent Shutdown |
| Hinkley Point C-1 | PWR | EPR-1750 | 1,630 | 2018-12-11 | Under Construction | |||
| Hinkley Point C-2 | PWR | EPR-1750 | 1,630 | 2019-12-12 | Under Construction |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley Point A-1 | 250 | 267 | 900 | 1964-05-01 | THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., LTD / BABCOCK & WILCOX CO. / TAYLOR WOODROW CONSTRUCTION, LTD. | THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., LTD. | |
| Hinkley Point A-2 | 250 | 267 | 900 | 1964-10-01 | THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., LTD / BABCOCK & WILCOX CO. / TAYLOR WOODROW CONSTRUCTION, LTD. | THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., LTD. | |
| Hinkley Point B-2 | 625 | 655 | 1,494 | 1976-02-01 | THE NUCLEAR POWER GROUP, LTD. | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (UK) | |
| Hinkley Point B-1 | 625 | 655 | 1,494 | 1976-09-24 | THE NUCLEAR POWER GROUP, LTD. | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (UK) | |
| Hinkley Point C-1 | 1,630 | 1,720 | 4,524 | FRAMATOME | Alstom - General Electric (France) 48, rue Albert Dhalenne 93400 Saint-Ouen, FRANCE | ||
| Hinkley Point C-2 | 1,630 | 1,720 | 4,524 | FRAMATOME | Alstom - General Electric (France) 48, rue Albert Dhalenne 93400 Saint-Ouen, FRANCE |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley Point A-1 | 46.5 TWh | 72.4% | 74.5% | 89.0% |
| Hinkley Point A-2 | 46.5 TWh | 72.4% | 74.5% | 89.0% |
| Hinkley Point B-2 | 148.0 TWh | 73.4% | 74.1% | 78.1% |
| Hinkley Point B-1 | 151.9 TWh | 76.5% | 75.6% | 80.1% |
Operator: MAGNOX, LTD; EDF Energy; EDF Energy - China General Nuclear joint venture
Owner: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority; EDF Energy; EDF Energy - China General Nuclear joint venture
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-12.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$252
Lodging/Night
$108
M&IE/Day
$360
Total/Day
United Kingdom: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
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51.209, -3.127
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