Energy
UK Plans to Overhaul Nuclear Regulation to Speed Up Projects
Machinery for use in the construction of Sizewell C nuclear power station next to Sizewell B nuclear power station, operated by Electricite de France SA (EDF), in Sizewell, UK.
Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/BloombergThe UK government said it would overhaul its nuclear power sector after a review criticized it for being too risk averse and favoring process over outcomes.
The UK’s energy department on Friday said it would follow all 37 recommendations from an assessment of the nuclear industry conducted last year, including the need to boost incentives for regulators and operators.