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Motion · S6M-15759 · 5 Dec 2024

Celebrating the Extension of Torness Nuclear Power Station

Lodged by Douglas Lumsden Members' Business Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the reported decision by EDF Energy to extend the operational life of Torness Nuclear Power Station until 2030; recognises what it sees as the significant contribution of the power station, which employs approximately 750 people, including 550 employees and 180 contractors; considers that Torness, which began generating electricity in 1988, will continue to play a crucial role in providing stable, low-carbon electricity to Scottish homes, having generated, it understands, more electricity than all the wind energy in Scottish history, and saving three million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually; acknowledges the reported substantial investment of £1.3 billion across EDF's nuclear estate and what it sees as the careful management that has allowed for continued safe operation; understands that the extension will help bridge the energy gap and maintain critical skills in the nuclear energy sector, providing 1,200 MW of capacity and protecting against potential electricity supply shortages; commends the station's ongoing commitment to safety through regular inspections and technical assessments; notes the calls on the Scottish Government to reconsider its moratorium on new nuclear power and to recognise nuclear energy as a vital component of a stable, low-carbon energy mix, in light of, it understands, the station having prevented over 100 million tonnes of CO2 emissions throughout its lifetime; recognises the reported potential consumer savings of up to £75 per year, and wishes the Torness team continued success in what it sees as its important work of providing reliable electricity to the North East Scotland region and the wider UK.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.