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The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is a non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom government responsible for advancing nuclear fusion research and development as a potential source of clean energy.
Established in 1954, UKAEA operates major research facilities at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, focusing on plasma physics, materials science, tritium handling, and remote maintenance technologies essential for fusion reactors. It has historically managed the Joint European Torus (JET) and now leads the STEP programme to design a prototype fusion power plant.
The organization collaborates with international partners on projects such as ITER and works with industry on initiatives including the H3AT tritium research facility and the RH3OVA joint venture. UKAEA supports the development of a UK fusion supply chain and contributes to national net zero targets through its government-funded research activities.
With hundreds of scientists and engineers, it plays a central role in positioning the UK as a leader in the emerging global fusion energy sector while transferring technologies to commercial applications.
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Around two-thirds of the planned spending is allocated to lower-carbon sectors, including carbon capture, offshore wind and fusion.
