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Mayor’s Statement: Advanced Modular Nuclear Reactors in Hartlepool
Tees Valley Mayor | Published on: 15th September 2025
In response to Centrica, one of Britain’s largest power suppliers, announcing an agreement with US nuclear company X-Energy to build a fleet of 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool:
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Focussing on nuclear energy is crucial for jobs across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool and ensuring our country’s security.
“We’ve had plenty of interest from big firms when it comes to developing small modular reactors on Teesside, so to have X-Energy and Centrica commit to Hartlepool is another big boost to our nuclear future.
“Now it’s about delivering these projects, getting them up and running and ensuring local people secure the thousands of well-paid jobs promised.”
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