EDF warns of delays at Flamanville nuclear power station in France

Experts fear UK's planned Hinkley plant will face similar budget and deadline problems EDF Energy has warned that a flagship nuclear power station it is building in France could run further behind schedule and over budget, after it detected faults at the EUR10.5bn ( ?9.2bn) plant.The French state-owned firm said that inspections last month had uncovered problems with welding on pipes at the Flamanville plant in north-west France. Continue reading...