French nuclear technology group Areva has announced that the British government's decision to revive nuclear power in the UK will provide a boost to investments in nuclear power and accelerate the reactor pre-licensing process.
Areva said that the UK remains a priority for the company and that it plans to build at least four to six nuclear reactors in the country.
Areva noted that it has around 1,900 employees in the UK and has a significant manufacturing capability. The group plans to reinforce its current industrial footprint in the country by maximizing the use of local resources and supply chain.
Luc Oursel, president of Areva NP and member of the group’s board, said: There are 11 top European utilities already supporting the pre-licensing of the European pressurized reactor in the UK. Our integrated offer, comprising reactor construction, complete fuel supply as well as vital waste management expertise, will enable us to offer them all the services and fuel necessary for the operation of their nuclear power plants.