Will Heysham 2 become UK's most productive nuclear power station?

Heysham 2 power station is on track to become the UK’s most productive nuclear power station after hitting a significant generation milestone.

How much electricity does Heysham 2 generate?

The power station generated 300TWh of low-carbon electricity - sufficient to power every home in Lancashire for 147 years. EDF estimates that Heysham 2’s operation has prevented 105Mt of carbon dioxide emissions. Credit: © EDF Energy.

Why is Heysham 2 power station so important?

Martin Cheetham, Station Director at Heysham 2 Power Station said: “This achievement really highlights the station’s ongoing and significant role in providing reliable electricity to support the UK’s energy needs.

When does Heysham 2 stop generating power?

Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. Heysham 2 was due to stop power generation in 2023 after 35 years of operation. Its present end-of-generation date is March 2028. However, EDF aims to generate further from the facility, subject to plant inspections and approvals from regulatory authorities.

What happened at Heysham 1 power station?

The incident at Heysham 1 Power Station in Lancashire occurred on 23 December 2023, while Reactor 1 was being returned to service when a valve controlling the flow of superheated steam from the reactor failed, resulting in a steam leak. Valve failure at Heysham 1 during return to service For all previous reports please use our publications search.

Where is Heshan power plant located?

Heshan Power Plant is a 1,330MW coal fired power project. It is located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2004.