Projects · Nuclear
West Burton (former power station site), Nottinghamshire·In developmentNuclear
STEP prototype fusion plant, West Burton
- StageConstruction partner (ILIOS Consortium) appointed to redevelop the West Burton site (March 2026); planning pathway via Development Consent Order
- Value£200m West Burton site redevelopment
- Next milestoneDevelopment Consent Order process
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Stage: Construction partner (ILIOS Consortium) appointed to redevelop the West Burton site (March 2026); planning pathway via Development Consent Order2 November 2026 · previously: Committed, site redevelopment and consenting
- Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
- Value: £200m West Burton site redevelopment2 November 2026 · previously: £2.5bn+ fusion programme (SR2025); £200m site redevelopment contract (EMCCA)
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