UK nuclear plant deal hinges on ambitions of London, Beijing and EDF

UK nuclear plant deal hinges on ambitions of London, Beijing and EDF
Paris (AFP) Oct 18, 2015 - Plans to build two next-generation nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in southwest England are stalled at the crossroads of ambitions by Britain, China and French electricity giant EDF. A consortium led by EDF (Electricite de France) is expected to make a final decision this year on whether to invest in the gigantic project, estimated to cost Pounds 25 billion ($38.6 billion, 34 billion euros), whi ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/UK_nuclear_plant_deal_hinges_on_ambitions_of_London_Beijing_and_EDF_999.html