Hinkley Point C Archives - Ocean and Coastal Futures

05 May 2026

Natural England rejects claims it is blocking Hinkley Point C

Photo by American Public Power Association Natural England has issued a rare public rebuttal of media coverage alleging that it is obstructing construction of Hinkley Point C, calling the claims inaccurate and insisting its environmental advice has been consistent since the project’s original planning consent was granted in 2013. The dispute centres on what […]

10 Feb 2026

Hinkley Point C ultrasonic fish deterrent trials successful, could replace farmland flooding compensation plans

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Photo by wal_172619 Testing of a £50m ultrasound system designed to stop fish being sucked into the cooling pipes of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has gone “really well”, according to engineers working on the Somerset project. The trial by Swansea University found the system “highly effective,” and project leaders are now considering […]