About UKAEA 

Responsibilities 

We are responsible for the research and delivery of sustainable fusion energy in the UK. This includes:

• running the fusion machine MAST-Upgrade (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak)
• transitioning JET (Joint European Tokamak) from plasma operations to repurposing and decommissioning – insight from this process will contribute to the advancement of sustainable future fusion power plants
• working as a fusion partner for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production), a major technology and infrastructure programme that will demonstrate net energy from fusion, fuel self-sufficiency and a route to plant maintenance
• engaging in the Fusion Futures programme that aims to foster world-leading innovation whilst stimulating general industry capacity through international collaboration and skills development
• undertaking cutting-edge work with research organisations and the industrial supply chain in a wide spectrum of areas, including robotics and materials

Priorities 

Our mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Our priorities are:

• solving the challenges of sustainable fusion energy – from design through to decommissioning – with world-leading science and engineering
• enabling partners to design, deliver, and operate commercial fusion power plants
• driving UK economic growth and a thriving industry that exports fusion technology around the world
• creating clusters of organisations that accelerate innovation in fusion and related technologies
• developing the talented, diverse people needed to deliver fusion energy

Who we are 

We lead the world in fusion research and development including plasma and tritium science, robotics, materials testing and development. Our top scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for generations to come.

We have around 2600 employees based at our sites in Culham, West Burton, Cumbria, and South Yorkshire.

Learn more about us and how you can get involved