The Station Director at Torness Power Station was among the guests at an EDF Energy drop-in session on its nuclear facilities hosted by Martin Whitfield MSP at the Scottish Parliament.

EDF owns and operates Torness, which is due to generate energy until 2030, and Hunterston B on the west coast, which is currently undergoing decommissioning, having generated electricity for 46 years until 2022.

The event offered MSPs the opportunity to chat to Paul Forrest, Station Director of Torness, and Andy Dalling, Station Director of Hunterston B, along with Fiona McCall, Senior External Affairs Manager for EDF.

The EDF representatives provided information on the status and activities of both stations, including the economic contribution they make to Scotland, and answered questions from MSPs.

Speaking after the session, Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“I was delighted to host EDF’s drop-in information session on its nuclear energy facilities for MSPs at Holyrood.

“We heard from the Station Directors of Torness and Hunterston B about the economic contribution of nuclear, the skilled jobs and apprenticeships it supports, and its vital role in ensuring Scotland’s long-term energy security.

“With current nuclear generation in Scotland nearing the end of its lifetime, it was also a useful opportunity to think about what happens next and how Scotland could potentially benefit from the new generation of nuclear investment.”

Paul Forrest, Station Director of Torness, said:

“Over its lifetime Torness power station has generated enough electricity to power every home in Scotland for 36 years and supported thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs.

“I’m incredibly proud of the contribution the station and the people who work here have made to East Lothian and beyond, so I am delighted we had the opportunity to share that with MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.”