The European Commission may have to open a full investigation to the public support that the British authorities will grant for the construction , by 2023 , two nuclear reactors third generation EPR on the site ' Hinkley Point in southwest England .
According to various sources , the ongoing preliminary examination in Brussels is likely to lead to a thorough investigation. The decision could be taken on December 18 , or during January 2014.
The construction of Hinkley Point C has been entrusted to a consortium led by the French electricity producer EDF , associated with nuclear manufacturer Areva and Chinese groups General China Nuclear Power Group and China National Nuclear Corporation. It represents an investment of 16 billion pounds ( 19.1 billion euros) .
