STEP Fusion

Behind every major programme is a communications team helping people understand why it matters. 🤝

From industry events and exhibitions to school outreach and public consultation, they help explain not just the science of fusion - but the opportunity it represents. ✨

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Great to welcome Councillors Jody Stoll and David Clark from Notts County Council to our West Burton site today.

Important conversations on local engagement and regional opportunity - and a chance to see the scale of our programme first hand.

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A few weeks ago, we received a handwritten letter from two local pupils, George and William, who wanted to know how fusion could “change everything forever.”

Our outreach manager Jordan visited their school recently to meet them!

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Young people across Bassetlaw explored fusion energy last week as part of the Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity ⚡🔧

Inspiring the next generation of innovators!

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Fusion News, February 18, 2026 YouTube video by Fusion Industry Association

We were featured in the Fusion Industry Association's Fusion News last week ⚡

STEP Fusion has tested Remountable Magnet Joint (RMJ) technology - supporting maintainable fusion plant design.

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/jvt25N-avDQ?...

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Fusion is firmly on the agenda next week as we join FUTUREPROOF in Nottingham and our Programme Director Dr. James Cowan is a headline speaker.

🎫 Tickets: bit.ly/3KxkB…
📍 Broadway Cinema, Nottingham
🗓️ Wednesday 25 February 2026

STEP Fusion milestone: remountable magnet technology passes major tests STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) Fusion is developing a prototype fusion plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire, with the ambition of generating electricity for the grid in the 2040s.

ICYMI ⚡ “We’ve gone from a concept sketch to delivering and shipping a product for testing in one financial year.”

Real momentum. Real progress toward fusion.

🔗 Read more: themanufacturer.com/articles/ste...

#FusionEnergy #STEPFusion #Innovation #Engineering #CleanEnergy

West Lindsey District Council visited West Burton to explore the future of Gainsborough just over the River Trent.

We're working to help neighbouring communities thrive, creating opportunities to live, work and grow locally.

#STEPFusion #LocalInvestment #FusionEnergy #WestBurton #Gainsborough

STEP Collaboration Group shortlisted for national award recognising powerful regional partnership - STEP Fusion We’re proud to announce that our regional partnership has been shortlisted in The Engineer’s 2025 Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards, which celebrate

Our regional partnership has been shortlisted for
The Engineer’s 2025 Collaborate to Innovate Award 🏆

🔗 Read more here: stepfusion.com/shortlisted-...

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You do not need to understand plasma physics to understand STEP Fusion. At its core, it’s about using fusion as the engine to build the industries of the future.

📖 stepfusion.com/fusion-is-an...

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STEP Fusion engineers have successfully tested a new remountable magnet joint - a key step towards making fusion power easier to maintain and more cost-effective.

🔗 Read more: stepfusion.com/step-fusion-...

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🎥 As we near the end of our third week of public consultation, our Head of Site Establishment at West Burton, Steve Bilson, shares his thoughts 👀

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Another major milestone at our West Burton site today, as the boiler house was successfully demolished 💥

As demolition continues, we’re ready to begin the next chapter - preparing the site for a new generation of clean and abundant energy.

#STEPFusion #FusionEnergy #WestBurton #Demolition

We took part in a fusion focused social value event at the Uni of Nottingham alongside academics, industry and government.

There was strong interest in the direction of travel and around collaboration with the East Mids Combined Authority and future supplier engagement.

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It's been another busy day in Gainsborough with a great deal of interest from local people in fusion energy, particularly in the job opportunities and regional investment our programme will bring.

🎥 Our Deputy Chief Engineer, Jonathan Keep, shares his thoughts.

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Today we begin our first round of public consultation, starting at Sturton Hall & Conference Centre! Our CEO Paul Methven has more 📹

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Read all about it! 📰
In today's Retford Times and Gainsborough Standard, UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. launches the first public consultation for our STEP Fusion prototype power plant at West Burton.

🔗 Find out more here: buff.ly/WrErVOK

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Today we launch the first public consultation on early planning for our STEP Fusion prototype power plant at West Burton.

From 14 January, UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) will host events across the region to share our vision and to gather feedback.

Info: 🔗 buff.ly/QKjXue3

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This week we published our first Annual Report. It's a huge milestone for UKIFS and the whole team working on the STEP programme, working to deliver the UK's first prototype fusion power plant in North Nottinghamshire.

📖 You can read the full report here: buff.ly/acSFKxR

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STEP Fusion was the star of the show at the IET Christmas talk at Savoy Place, London.

Our Director of Engineering Debbie Kempton gave an energetic fusion round up, covering a range of engineering challenges and wowed the IET auditorium with Tokamak technology.

#STEPFusion #STEM #Engineering

We’re proud to share that UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd., the organisation leading delivery of the UK Government’s STEP programme, has published its first Annual Report and Accounts.

🔗 Access the report: buff.ly/acSFKxR
📹 Our CEO has more here: buff.ly/BVuFmeV

The Infinite Monkey Cage - Series 34 - Fusion – Ria Lina, Yasmin Andrew and Howard Wilson - BBC Sounds Brian Cox and Robin Ince join forces to tackle the hot topic of nuclear fusion.

📻 Some weekend listening for you as our Director of Science and Technology, Howard Wilson, recently joined Brian Cox and Robin Ince on The Infinite Monkey Cage to talk all things Fusion. ✨

Listen here: buff.ly/Z1vQDM3

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After a recent visit by Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr. James Walker-Gurley, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Asset Management, reflected on the excitement of the programme and what it will mean for local people.

🔗 Find out more about the visit: buff.ly/Tt2da9X

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STEP Fusion’s ability to power up regions recognised at Great Northern Conference - STEP Fusion STEP Fusion’s potential to power up three regions came into the spotlight at this year’s Great Northern Conference, a celebration of regional economic

STEP Fusion took centre stage at this year’s Great Northern Conference, speaking with 250 business leaders and political representatives about our plans for the UK’s prototype fusion power plant at West Burton - a major opportunity for growth across the wider region.

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15 science & tech journalists joined our Science Media Centre briefing on the STEP programme. We covered plasma, extreme temps, materials testing & the future of fusion skills. Thanks to Amy Gandy, Aneeqa Khan & team SMC for an insightful session!

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STEP Fusion and Historic England sign MoU to champion heritage at West Burton - STEP Fusion STEP Fusion and Historic England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to celebrate and protect the historic character of the West

Paul Methven said: “The STEP Fusion endeavour is bold and considered. We are committed to working with partners such as Historic England to ensure that the story of West Burton continues and that the past is respected and protected."

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This partnership will help guide planning and development, including care for important heritage features such as the nearby medieval village and chapel, which is protected as a Scheduled Monument.

The MoU, signed by Claudia Kenyatta, Co-CEO of Historic England, and Paul Methven, CEO of UKIFS, sets out a shared commitment to ensuring the site’s transformation honours its long energy heritage, from its role in the Megawatt Valley to its future as a world-first fusion facility.

We've signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Historic England to work together to celebrate and protect the historic character of our West Burton site - the future home of the UK’s prototype fusion power plant. 🧵

#STEPFusion #HistoricEngland #Heritage #CleanEnergy #FusionEnergy #WestBurton

Tok and Mak had the huge honour of being Santa’s helpers, switching on the Christmas lights in Retford town centre! 🎄🎅

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