Framatome has renewed its long-term service agreement (LTSA) with EDF for the Sizewell B nuclear power plant, continuing its role in maintenance and outage activities until 2040. Framatome has provided services to Sizewell B since 2008. The renewed 15-year contract aims to support the plant's operational challenges and maintain safety and performance standards.
The scope of the agreement includes reactor and steam generator services, maintenance of reactor coolant pumps and valves, non-destructive examinations, supply chain coordination, and global outage staff management. Framatome will leverage its expertise in pressurized water reactors (PWRs) and utilize teams based in the UK, supported by resources from France, Germany, and the US.
Sizewell B Lifetime Extension and Refurbishment
The renewed agreement aligns with the UK government and EDF's decision to extend Sizewell B's operating life by 20 years, beyond its initial 2035 end date. This extension is subject to finalization later this year. EDF will invest GBP800 million (USD1 billion) in refurbishment works over the next 15 years, to be conducted during planned outages.
These refurbishment efforts will include the installation of new environmental and automated plant monitoring systems, as well as the replacement of pipework, valves, and pumps across the site. Sizewell B, the UK's only PWR, has an installed capacity of 1,198 MW and began commercial operation in 1995. Since then, it has generated over 270 terawatt-hours of electricity.