British Energy is considering whether it should build more power stations - after a recent white paper from the UK government supported the expansion of Britain's nuclear power sector.

The government is currently running a consultation on the whether firms can and should invest in building new nuclear power plants and the future of the nuclear power industry in Britain in general.

And British Energy is looking at whether it can construct more reactors on its land.

The company is also reportedly involved in talks with potential partners to help with the operation, building and development of any new nuclear reactors.

"The site selection process will take into account a wide range of factors, and will also be dependent on the Strategic Siting Assessment to be undertaken by government," chief executive Bill Coley commented.

"We have also declared support for the regulatory review of four reactor designs that could be built in the UK and will be carrying out our own internal assessment of these designs," he added.