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Capenhurst, Cheshire·In developmentNuclear
Capenhurst Advanced Fuels (HALEU)
- StageDesign phase progressing (construction from 2028)
- Next milestoneConstruction start 2028; first HALEU production early 2030s
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Stage: Design phase progressing (construction from 2028)2 November 2026 · previously: Committed, design phase (construction from 2028)
- Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £196m co-investment
- Next milestone: Construction start 2028; first HALEU production early 2030s24 September 2026 · previously: Main construction from 2028
- Stage: Committed, design phase (construction from 2028)24 September 2026 · previously: Committed, groundworks
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