About us
In June 2025, Great British Nuclear was renamed Great British Energy - Nuclear.
The government is committed to a programme of new nuclear projects beyond Sizewell C, giving industry and investors the confidence they need to deliver projects at speed.
Great British Nuclear (GBN) was launched as part of the government바카라 사이트™s Powering Up Britain plan.
Responsibilities
GBN was responsible for driving delivery of new nuclear projects. They co-funded the selected technologies through their development.
This was in line with the government바카라 사이트™s commitment to take 2 Final Investment Decisions next parliament.
Priorities
In 2023 the first priority of GBN was to launch a competitive process to select the best Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies. This began in April with market engagement. The down-selection process was launched in the summer.
Our management
- Gwen Parry-Jones OBE - GBN Interim CEO
- Simon Bowen - GBN Interim Chair
Who we are
Great British Nuclear was an arm바카라 사이트™s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, with statutory powers designated to it under the Energy Act 2023 to facilitate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear energy generation projects for the purpose of furthering any policies published by His Majesty바카라 사이트™s government.
Great British Nuclear was a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 05027024, whose registered office was at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2EG