National Nuclear Laboratory takes next step in its evolution

Congratulations to our customer National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), who has announced their transition to a Government Owned, Government Operated business (GOGO), with immediate effect.

The NNL has previously been run as a Government owned, contractor operated (GOCO) body, a facility owned by the government, but operated in whole or part by private contractors.

With over 10,000 person-years of nuclear industry experience across the whole nuclear fuel cycle, the NNL provides expertise and technologies to ensure the UK nuclear industry operates safely and cost effectively for today and the future.

NNL has made tremendous progress during the four and a half years since the company was created.

The transition to GOGO will allow NNL to capitalise on a wide range of opportunities ahead, and be at the heart of Government plans for a national programme of nuclear energy research and development.

Paul Howarth, Managing Director at NNL, said: “NNL is now entering a very exciting stage of the company’s evolution.

“We are now central to the research and development which underpins work to clean up the UK’s nuclear waste legacy.

“In addition, we have major opportunities within our grasp and a closer relationship with the government - the future for NNL has never looked brighter.”

We wish NNL and the team there all the best for the next stage of their development.