# Sizewell B nuclear plant gets 20-year life extension

Operator EDF Energy has been granted permission to extend the operational life of the Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk by 20 years, allowing it to run until 2055. The decision bolsters the UK's low-carbon power generation capacity and supports energy security beyond the plant's original design life.

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## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dy1rdv17lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:27:18 GMT
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/08/sizewell-b-nuclear-power-plant-granted-a-20-year-life-extension) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:30:42 GMT