Paris School of Management (PSM) Dean, Prof. Dr. Dario Silic, recently visited two of the United Kingdom’s most significant infrastructure and energy developments — the Tyne Tunnels in Newcastle and Hinkley Point C in Somerset — to gain firsthand insights into how large-scale engineering, innovation, and sustainability are shaping Europe’s economic and environmental future.
Tyne Tunnels – Newcastle
During his visit to TT2 Limited, the Concessionaire and Operator of the Tyne Tunnels beneath the River Tyne, Prof. Dr. Silic explored how modern concession and partnership models are driving operational efficiency and sustainable regional growth.
Developed through a £600 million public-private partnership led by Bouygues Travaux Publics and VINCI Construction, the Tyne Tunnels project showcases how digital transformation and innovation in mobility are redefining the future of infrastructure management.
Now operating under a Free Flow Tolling system (Tyne Pass), the tunnels have removed physical barriers, reduced congestion, and significantly lowered CO₂ emissions for more than 60,000 vehicles daily — a clear example of how technology and sustainability can work hand in hand to improve urban life.
Hinkley Point C – Somerset
Prof. Dr. Silic also visited Hinkley Point C (HPC), Europe’s largest nuclear construction project and the UK’s first new nuclear power station in over three decades.
Currently employing around 12,000 workers on-site, HPC features two EPR pressurised water reactors delivering a combined output of 3.2 GW — enough to power six million homes. The project’s civil works are led by BYLOR, a joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke, with GE Vernova’s Arabelle turbines — the largest ever built — powering the station’s future operations.
Developed by EDF in partnership with China General Nuclear (CGN), the £31–34 billion project serves as a cornerstone of the UK’s net-zero strategy, combining engineering excellence, technological innovation, and a sustainability-driven energy transition.
Connecting Academia with Real-World Innovation
Both visits reflect Paris School of Management’s commitment to bridging academic insight with real-world application. As Dean, Prof. Dr. Dario Silic continues to strengthen PSM’s engagement with major international projects that embody the school’s values of innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
Through such initiatives, PSM reinforces its vision of empowering tomorrow’s business leaders — equipping students and professionals to understand, manage, and lead the global transformations shaping the future of business and society.