Cumbria nuclear power plant
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Other names: West Cumbria, Cumbria UK, Moorside SMR, Pioneer Park, Cumberland UK
Cumbria nuclear power plant is an announced nuclear power plant in Sellafield, England, United Kingdom.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Cumbria nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Announced[1][2] | 470 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | UK SMR[2] | Community Nuclear Power [100%][3] |
| 2 | Announced[1][2] | 470 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | UK SMR[2] | Community Nuclear Power [100%][3] |
Location
Table 2: Unit-level location details for Cumbria nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sellafield, England, United Kingdom[4][5] | 54.4296, -3.5109 (approximate) |
| 2 | Sellafield, England, United Kingdom[4][5] | 54.4296, -3.5109 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the nuclear power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/1m-government-funding-awarded-to-exploring-new-nuclear-near-sellafield-14-11-2025/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 https://www.powermag.com/uks-first-smr-nuclear-project-to-showcase-four-westinghouse-ap300-reactors/?oly_enc_id=8297F4352967A4C.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20250707230510/https://www.communitynuclearpower.com/projects. Archived from the original on 2025-07-07.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Moorside_nuclear_power_station¶ms=54.4296_N_3.5109_W_region:GB_type:landmark.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/gmb-union-says-sellafield-community-deserves-smrs-at-moorside-12-12-2024/.
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