Hartlepool nuclear power station

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Hartlepool Power Station is a nuclear power station of the advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) type, which was opened near Hartlepool in 1983 and is scheduled for decommissioning by 2014. It provides electricity for over 3% of the UK through two 1575 MWTh advanced gas reactors and two 660 MW generators.

The plant operator, British Energy, has suggested that the site would be a good location for a replacement nuclear power station, though this is opposed by environmental groups such as Greenpeace. Many local people are also opposed to the move - the power station lies just one mile from the resort of Seaton Carew.^{[dubious — see talk page]}

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A selection of over a 100 images showing the building of the powerstation is available online at Hartlepool Power Station. The images were submitted by a local who worked at the site during its construction.

• Nuclear power in the United Kingdom
• Energy policy of the United Kingdom
• Energy use and conservation in the United Kingdom