Bradwell nuclear power station

Bradwell nuclear power station is a Magnox-design nuclear power station that is undergoing decommissioning. It is located on the Dengie peninsula at the mouth of the River Blackwater, Essex. In 2019, it was the first nuclear power station in the UK to be placed into long-term decommissioned management. As of 2016, China General Nuclear Power Group is considering Bradwell for the site of a new nuclear power station, named Bradwell B.

Bradwell nuclear power station
CountryEngland
LocationBradwell-on-Sea, Essex
Coordinates51°44′29″N 0°53′49″E
StatusDecommissioning in progress
Construction began1957
Commission date1962
Decommission date2002
Owner(s)Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Operator(s)Magnox Ltd
Nuclear power station
Reactor typeMagnox
Reactor supplierThe Nuclear Power Group (TNPG)
Power generation
Units operationalParsons
Units decommissioned2 reactors
242 MW
Nameplate capacity
  • 242 MW
External links
Websitewww.magnoxsouthsites.com/about-us/our-sites/bradwell
CommonsRelated media on Commons
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