The government has confirmed that conversations are ongoing around the Wylfa nuclear site in Wales, which has been owned by Hitachi since 2012.
The conformation came in response to a report, Nuclear Energy in Wales, from the Welsh Affairs Committee.
The Committee said it is keen to see the land made available for another developer who would like to take forward a nuclear energy project. The government recognises that any sale will be a commercial decision for the company but says there is a “strong dialogue” between the UK Government and all nuclear site owners.

In its report published in May, the Committee raised concern that the nuclear sector needed greater clarity from the UK Government on nuclear energy.
Welsh Affairs Committee Chair, Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP, said:

“Wylfa is the next best nuclear site, after Sizewell C, to realise the UK Government’s nuclear energy ambitions. It is promising that there is a constructive and positive relationship between Ministers and Hitachi, but would like to see more progress in finding a buyer to crack on with creating a nuclear power plant.

“Great British Nuclear, as called for and welcomed by our Committee, is a strong and positive move by the UK Government to illustrate its commitment to the sector. Its response to our report today sets out some early priorities, and I look forward to learning of the successful SMR projects later this year.

“We mustn’t lose momentum on the nuclear energy agenda, particularly given the enormous benefits it can provide for people and businesses across Wales.”