British Gas owner Centrica has welcomed the announcement by French power giant EDF Energy to extend the life of two UK power stations by seven years.
Hinkley Point B power station in Somerset and Hunterston B in North Ayrshire will continue to generate until 2023, instead of 2016, EDF announced on Tuesday.
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EDF owns 80% of Lake Acquisitions, which operates eight nuclear power stations in the UK. Centrica holds the remaining 20% interest.
The French power group is also hoping to build a new nuclear project at the Hinkley site but is waiting on government approval. Centrica also has a 20% option for this project.
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