Kier- and Nuvia-led ILIOS consortium appointed to develop West Burton STEP fusion plant site in Nottinghamshire
The Facts
- The ILIOS consortium, led by Kier and Nuvia, has been appointed as the construction/development partner for the STEP fusion programme at West Burton in Nottinghamshire.
- The STEP prototype fusion power plant is planned for the site of the former West Burton A coal-fired power station near Retford in north Nottinghamshire.
- The contract associated with appointing ILIOS is valued at £200 million.
- West Burton A closed in 2023 and the site is being redeveloped for the fusion project.
- ILIOS is described as being led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, with additional partners including AECOM, AL_A Architects, and Turner & Townsend.
- The ILIOS appointment was announced alongside the UK government’s publication/launch of a new fusion strategy.
Context
What is being built at West Burton, and who is leading the work?
The UK’s STEP programme plans a prototype fusion energy plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire, and the ILIOS consortium—led by Kier and Nuvia—has been appointed as the construction/development partner for the site. BBC gov.uk
How much is the contract and what does it cover at this stage?
The appointment involves a £200 million contract for ILIOS to begin redevelopment/development work at the West Burton site for the STEP fusion programme. BBC gov.uk Insider Media Ltd
What was on the West Burton site before, and what is happening to it now?
The site previously hosted the West Burton A coal-fired power station near Retford; it closed in 2023 and is being demolished as the location is prepared for the STEP prototype fusion plant. BBC Insider Media Ltd
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