British company Aureos awarded contract for decommissioning of Dungeness A nuclear power station
28.10.2026, 10:36·
COLLECTED AND VERIFIED AUTOMATICALLY
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has announced the appointment of British company Aureos, specializing in supply chain management, to execute the next important phase of decommissioning work at Dungeness A nuclear power station, located in Kent County in south-east England. The contract paves the way for the dismantling of some of the largest surviving structures on the station's territory.
Dungeness A is one of Britain's first nuclear power stations, which has been shut down and is currently undergoing a multi-stage decommissioning process. The engagement of a specialized engineering company to manage supplies and logistics for this phase is intended to ensure more efficient and safe execution of the dismantling work.
Details of the contract, including its cost and exact completion schedule, are not disclosed in the announcement. However, it is noted that Aureos's work will be a significant step in the long-term programme for complete decommissioning of the facility and preparation of the site for further use after all stages of decommissioning are completed.
The decommissioning process of nuclear power stations in Britain is overseen by state structures and is considered part of a broader national strategy for safe management of the country's nuclear legacy. Such projects require significant time and financial resources, as well as the involvement of specialized contractors capable of ensuring compliance with strict safety requirements when dismantling large industrial and nuclear facilities.
This article was generated and published automatically from verified sources. If you spot an inaccuracy, it will be corrected on the pipeline's next pass.
