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Sizewell C: Funded Decommissioning Programme (FDP)

The financing arrangements required to meet the full costs of decommissioning, waste management and disposal costs.

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Under the Energy Act 2008 operators of new nuclear power stations are required to have secure financing arrangements in place to meet the full costs of decommissioning and their full share of waste management and disposal costs. These arrangements are set out in a Funded Decommissioning Programme (FDP).

The Secretary of State has approved the FDP for Sizewell C in accordance with the requirements of the Energy Act 2008.

This publication comprises of the Decommissioning and Waste Management Plan (DWMP) and the Funding Arrangement Plan (FAP). The FDP is supported by a range of associated agreements and contracts. In taking this decision, the Secretary of State received impartial advice from the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB). The NLFAB’s advice to the Secretary of State is included.

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Published 22 July 2025

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