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China begins construction of two new nuclear power units
China begins construction of two new nuclear power units
First concrete has been poured for the nuclear islands of unit 1 of the Bailong nuclear power plant in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and of unit 2 at the Lufeng plant in Guangdong province, marking the official start of construction of the two CAP1000 reactors.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 5 January 2026
Chinese reactor enters commercial operation
Chinese reactor enters commercial operation
Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has entered commercial operation, China Nuclear Power Corporation announced. The unit is the second of six Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors planned at the site in China's Fujian province.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 5 January 2026
China launches HTGR industrial alliance
China launches HTGR industrial alliance
The High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Modern Industrial Chain Alliance, created by China National Nuclear Corporation subsidiary Chinergy, brings together more than 60 organisations.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 22 December 2025
Construction starts on sixth Ningde unit
Construction starts on sixth Ningde unit
The first concrete has been poured for the nuclear island of unit 6 at the Ningde nuclear power plant in China's Fujian province, marking the official start of construction of the second of two HPR1000 (Hualong One) reactors at the site.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Xudabao unit 3 completes cold testing
Xudabao unit 3 completes cold testing
The successful completion of cold functional testing of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant’s unit 3 means it can move from the installation phase to the commissioning phase.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 15 December 2025
Lianjiang simulator ready for delivery
Lianjiang simulator ready for delivery
The full-scope simulator for Phase I of the Lianjiang nuclear power plant in China's Guangdong province has passed factory acceptance testing and can now be delivered to the site for installation.
 
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Modular construction completed at Xudabao VVER-1200s
Modular construction completed at Xudabao VVER-1200s
The final module of the passive water tank has been installed within the reactor building of unit 4 at the Xudabao nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning Province, China National Nuclear Corporation announced.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 1 December 2025
Haiyang district heating network expanded
Haiyang district heating network expanded
Rongcheng has become the third city in China's Shandong Province to receive district heating from the Haiyang nuclear power plant, State Power Investment Corporation announced.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Brazil’s CNEN and China's CNNC sign radioactive waste MoU
Brazil’s CNEN and China's CNNC sign radioactive waste MoU
A memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their existing partnership and nuclear environmental protection and radioactive waste management in Brazil has been signed by the country's National Nuclear Energy Commission and China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas Ltd.
 
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Chinese reactor connected to the grid
Chinese reactor connected to the grid
Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has begun supplying electricity to the grid, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. The unit is the second of six Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors planned at the site in China's Fujian province.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 24 November 2025
Third San'ao unit under construction
Third San'ao unit under construction
The first concrete has been poured for the nuclear island of unit 3 at the San'ao nuclear power plant in China's Zhejiang province, marking the official start of construction of the third of six HPR1000 (Hualong One) reactors planned at the site.
 
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Construction of new Chinese nuclear power plant begins
Construction of new Chinese nuclear power plant begins
The first safety-related concrete has been poured for the reactor building of unit 1 at the Zhaoyuan nuclear power plant in Shandong province. It is the first of six HPR1000 (Hualong One) units planned for the site.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 18 November 2025
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