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Written question asked by Claire Young (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Nuclear Reactors: Oldbury Power Station

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential for the Oldbury site to host (a) small modular reactors and (b) advanced modular reactors.

Answer

As a site which has previously hosted a nuclear power station, Great British Energy – Nuclear’s (GBE-N) Oldbury site has great potential for new nuclear.

Oldbury remains under consideration for future projects and GBE-N will continue early work to evaluate the site to ensure it is ready for future deployment. This includes the potential to support any privately-led projects that might be developed by the nuclear industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2990
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Nuclear reactors Oldbury power station
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk