Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 74643

Nuclear Fusion: West Burton

Tabled: 3 September 2025

Answered: 12 September 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Modern Industrial Strategy, what recent progress he has made in delivering the STEP prototype fusion power station in West Burton.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The STEP prototype fusion powerplant will be delivered by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. (UKIFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), itself sponsored by DESNZ and fully owned by the UK Government. STEP will be delive...

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