Major nuclear project plan for former Cottam power station

US nuclear specialist Holtec International and EDF have submitted plans to the Government to build up to four small modular reactors at the former Cottam coal-fired power station site in Nottinghamshire.
The partners have also signed heads of terms to establish a joint venture to develop the SMR scheme under the Government’s Advanced Nuclear Framework, which is designed to accelerate advanced nuclear projects backed by private investment.
The proposed development would see the former coal