U.K. Nuclear Project Sheds 400 Contractors

GALWAY, IRELAND--April 13, 2015 --Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) Site preparation work on the U.K.'s first new nuclear plant in 20 years is progressing but up to 400 jobs look set to go as French energy giant Electricite de France (EPA:EDF) (EDF) (Paris) has yet to make a final investment decision (FID).

It is understood that 400 of the 650 employees involved in site preparation for the Hinkley Point C nuclear project will be axed as the next phase of the project is not ready to move forward.