UK industry is ready to provide 80% of a sustained programme of new nuclear power stations, according to a report released today by the Nuclear Industry Association.
The report - an update to that released by the NIA in 2006 – shows that less than 5% of UK construction capability would be required to complete a programme of new power stations.
“There has been real commitment to developing skills across the engineering sector” commented NIA Chief Executive Keith Parker. “The UK nuclear industry holds a wealth of skilled and experienced workers – who will be key to building a future of secure low-carbon energy”.
The
report concluded that:
Approximately
80% of nuclear new build is not nuclear, but is similar to other major
construction projects.
UK industry could supply 70-80% of a new build
programme.
Less
than 5% of current UK
construction resources will be required across the board, with significantly
less in some skill areas.
With
careful management, such resources could be recruited and trained during
the project development, planning and licensing period.
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