Heysham 2
Summary
- Operator/Licensee: EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
- Parent body organisation: EDF Energy
- Type of site: Operational
- Location: Morecambe, Lancashire
Background
Heysham 2 is located near Morecambe, west of Lancaster on the north west coast of England.
Heysham 2 has two advanced gas reactors (AGR), building started in 1979 and Heysham 2 became operational on 12 July 1988. Heysham 2 is capable of supplying over 2.5 million homes - enough electricity to keep three cities the size of Liverpool supplied during peak loading hours.
End of generation is currently scheduled for 2023.
Heysham 2 is operated by the licence holder – EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd, a subsidiary company of EDF Energy plc.