Operations
At the time of the EDF acquisition, British Energy operated the following power stations:
| Power Station | Type | Net MWe | Construction started | Connected to grid | Full operation | Accounting closure date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dungeness B | AGR | 1110 | 1965 | 1983 | 1985 | 2018 |
| Eggborough | coal | 1960 | 1960 | 1967 | 1970 | - |
| Hartlepool | AGR | 1210 | 1968 | 1983 | 1989 | 2019 |
| Heysham 1 | AGR | 1150 | 1970 | 1983 | 1989 | 2014 |
| Heysham 2 | AGR | 1250 | 1980 | 1988 | 1989 | 2023 |
| Hinkley Point B | AGR | 1220 | 1967 | 1976 | 1976 | 2016 |
| Hunterston B | AGR | 1190 | 1967 | 1976 | 1976 | 2016 |
| Sizewell B | PWR | 1188 | 1988 | 1995 | 1995 | 2035 |
| Torness | AGR | 1250 | 1980 | 1988 | 1988 | 2023 |
In 2005 British Energy announced a 10-year life extension at Dungeness B, that would see the station continue operating until 2018, and in 2007 announced a 5-year life extension of Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B until 2016.
From 2006 Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B were restricted to about 70% of normal MWe output because of boiler-related problems requiring that they operate at reduced boiler temperatures.
It was announced in December 2009 that new stations would be built at existing land owned around Sizewell and Hinkley Point stations. Dungeness was considered but was thought to be a poor choice for a new build.
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