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25 Aug 2022

UK’s first fusion plant calls for tenders

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UK’s first fusion plant calls for tenders

The UK’s first prototype fusion energy powerplant is set to begin tendering in December 2022 for strategic engineering and construction partners.

The appointed firms will work with the UK Atomic Energy Authority to deliver the ground-breaking project. 

Engineering firm Atkins and energy transition specialists Assystem were this week confirmed as Tranche 1 engineering delivery partner to develop the plant.

Tristram Denton, Head of Commercial and Programme Development for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production), said: “Fusion has great potential to deliver safe, sustainable, low carbon energy for generations to come, and STEP is leading the way. It’s an ambitious programme operating at the forefront of science, technology and engineering.

“It’s clear we must make significant changes to address the effects of climate change, and STEP’s delivery partners will play a crucial role in our quest to making fusion a reality.”

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