Following the announcement of its approval in 2016 by the UK government, Hinkley Point C is the first in a new wave of Nuclear Power Stations to be built in the UK for over 20 years. The ambition for this project is to not only secure the future of UK energy consumption but also help reduce carbon emissions by providing a source of low carbon-electricity for UK consumers.
Since its announcement, CELSA Steel UK have been working alongside their downstream businesses as well as the Hinkley Point C, joint venture team, BYLOR to supply over 208,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel to this historic project. As a result all of the reinforcing material supplied will be 100% UK sourced and will have a 98% recycled content. Coupled with these credentials, the material will also certified to the responsible sourcing standard BES 6001 and the responsible sourcing standard for reinforcing steel, Eco-Reinforcement.
Marking a significant milestone in the revitalization of the UK’s nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Due to the proximity of the project site to CELSA’s mill in Cardiff, CELSA are strategically placed to help minimize the overall carbon emissions associated with this project, as all of the reinforcing steel supplied will travel less than 200 miles from mill to construction site.
Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities, up to 1,000 apprenticeships. There are currently over 4,000 workers on site and it is anticipated that it will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.
