Boss of Hinkley Point C blames pandemic disruption for £3bn delay

EDF says plant will begin operating a year later than planned in June 2027 at an estimated cost of 25bn

The boss of Hinkley Point C has blamed pandemic disruption after admitting the new nuclear power station will start operating a year later than planned and will cost an extra 3bn.

French energy company EDF said the first reactor unit at the Somerset site is now scheduled to start operating in June 2027, a year later than planned, with costs estimated between 25bn and 26bn.