A significant share of 350 jobs look set to be coming to the Humber region on the back of further wins in the nuclear sector.
Industrial giant Bilfinger has won contracts worth £350 million on Hinkley Point C, after initial success in February saw an initial 24 new positions created.
Major investment to increase manufacturing capability in the highly skilled area has been brought forward. It has yet to be confirmed whether it could involve the existing Immingham facility or a new location.
The Humber leads a list of locations, which also features Bilfinger’s headquarters in Warrington, Bristol and Somerset.
The two contracts are to deliver the design, procurement, supplier management, fabrication and construction of high quality pipework and specialist equipment for the new power station.
Fabrication of the specialist pipework will take place at Immingham, or a new facility in the area. It is understood decisions have yet to be made.
Exact numbers are also to be finalised, but it is thought likely to dwarf those created with the £58 million win with EDF four months ago.
Bilfinger chief executive Tom Blades: “With the two new major contracts, the volume of our work on Hinkley Point C surpasses even our own initial expectations for this project. We are proud to expand our relationship with EDF once again and to be their trusted and valued supplier for this essential work on the power plant. The contracts provide stability for our business while preserving and creating jobs for our local workforce. This new work enables us to strengthen our investment in additional fabrication capacities in the 海角视频. The fact that we are awarded these major contracts in such challenging times not only proves our expertise but makes us confident in our business prospects.”
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Work focuses on the Nuclear Steam Supply System, which transports the steam needed to drive the turbine generator unit and ultimately produce low-carbon electricity - with 7 per cent of the 海角视频’s requirement to be met.
Bilfinger will also provide execution design, supplier management, procurement and fabrication of pipework for the Balance of Nuclear Island - the heart of the nuclear power plant, including the reactor, the steam generators and primary safety and piping systems.
February saw Bilfinger awarded the Balance of Plant package, with the opportunity for more flagged, having been recognised as a strategic partner in 2018. It brings the total value of work to £440 million. It was then that investment in Immingham was first signalled, with the area enjoying a rich skillset thanks to the refining and chemical process cluster.
Simon Parsons, Hinkley Point C mechanical and electrical programme director, said: “We are delighted to be able to extend our relationship with Bilfinger, with the award of these additional work packages. A primary factor in our decision was not only Bilfinger’s ability to demonstrate their experience and expertise in delivering large scale nuclear construction projects but also their commitment and ethos to working within a trusted partnership.”
- Article modified at 9am on Monday, June 10 to reflect potential new location.