What are the timescales on new build developments?
The first new nuclear plant is aimed to come online in late 2017 or early 2018. After this, the industry could bring another station online every 18 – 24 months for several years. Commercial arrangements to deliver this new build – including partnerships and joint ventures – are already emerging. Orders for the bulk of plant and services could be expected to start developing from 2012/2013 onwards.