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Horizon Nuclear Power, Consultancy Services for Wylfa Newydd
Morson Praxis were appointed by Horizon Nuclear Power to provide Technical Services for the proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Plant in Anglesey, Wales — a major low-carbon infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the UK’s energy security.
Client Brief
Supporting Horizon’s Strategic Energy Ambitions
Horizon Nuclear Power required a trusted engineering partner to deliver specialist technical and consultancy support across multiple workstreams during the development of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear facility.
The proposed 2,700MW twin-reactor plant was expected to supply low-carbon electricity to up to five million homes, creating around 4,000 construction jobs and 850 operational roles.
Project Overview
Developing the Next Generation of UK Nuclear Power
At the time of Morson Praxis’ involvement, Wylfa Newydd represented one of the UK’s most significant new nuclear developments, designed to increase clean energy capacity and reduce national carbon emissions.
Morson Praxis operated under a Framework Agreement with Horizon Nuclear Power, providing consultancy and engineering support during key stages of the project’s planning and technical development.
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Delivering technical excellence for the UK’s next generation of clean energy.
Our Solution
Integrated Technical & Consultancy Expertise
Our multi-disciplinary team provided embedded resources within Horizon Nuclear Power’s offices, supporting a broad range of technical, regulatory and project management activities, including:
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Technical Authoring
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Major Permissions and Planning Support
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Radioactive Waste (Radwaste) Consultation
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Land Management and Development Planning
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Project Development & Engineering
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Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) Consultation
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Management System Consultation
These services ensured technical compliance, supported stakeholder engagement, and contributed to the overall readiness of the project’s development documentation and processes.
Results
Strengthened Development Readiness for Future Delivery
Morson Praxis’ involvement supported Horizon Nuclear Power in achieving a comprehensive suite of technical and regulatory documentation aligned with nuclear industry standards.
Although the Wylfa Newydd project is currently on hold, our contribution provided robust technical groundwork and strategic readiness for future nuclear development initiatives in the UK.
