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First criticality for Chinese reactor
First criticality for Chinese reactor
Fuqing 1 first criticality 48Unit 1 of the Fuqing plant in China's Fujian province has moved closer to commissioning by achieving a sustained chain reaction.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 24 July 2014
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to establish a BRICS "energy association" that will include a fuel reserve bank and an energy policy institute.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 21 July 2014
CB&I, CNNC extend cooperation
CB&I, CNNC extend cooperation
US energy infrastructure company CB&I has increased its cooperation with the Chinese nuclear industry by signing a memorandum of understanding with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). The agreement will see them cooperate on the development of nuclear power plants.
Corporate · Thursday, 17 July 2014
Dome in place at fourth Fuqing unit
Dome in place at fourth Fuqing unit
Fuqing 4 dome 48Installation of the reactor dome on the containment building marks the end of major civil engineering works at Fuqing 4. The four units at the plant in China's Fujian province are all due to start up by mid-2016.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Lockheed opens joint R&D base
Lockheed opens joint R&D base
China's SNPAS and Lockheed Martin of the USA have opened a new cooperative R&D base where the partners aim to drive forward research on reactor protection systems for Chinese-designed nuclear power plants.
Corporate · Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Taishan simulator ready to go
Taishan simulator ready to go
Taishan simulator 48A full scope simulator has been installed at China's Taishan nuclear power plant. It will be used in the training of operators for the country's first two EPR reactors, which are nearing completion.
New Nuclear · Friday, 20 June 2014
UK government paves way for Chinese nuclear plant
UK government paves way for Chinese nuclear plant
Cameron and Li, June 2014 77x48The UK and China signed two agreements 17 June enabling Chinese companies not only to invest in nuclear power plant projects but also to build Chinese-design nuclear reactors in the UK, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Sogin, CGN cooperate on waste management
Sogin, CGN cooperate on waste management
Italy is to share its experience in radioactive waste management and decommissioning of nuclear facilities with China through a cooperation agreement signed between Societa Gestione Impianti Nucleari (Sogin) and China General Nuclear (CGN).
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 12 June 2014
China produces first AP1000 vessel
China produces first AP1000 vessel
Sanmen 2 RPV completed 48The manufacture of the reactor pressure vessel in China for Sanmen 2 has been completed - the first AP1000 vessel to be domestically produced.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Fourth Yangjiang unit gets its dome
Fourth Yangjiang unit gets its dome
Yangjiang 4 dome installation 48The dome has been installed on the containment building of unit 4 at the Yangjiang nuclear power plant in China's Guangdong province. The milestone marks the end of major civil engineering works at the unit.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Fuel loading at Fuqing 1
Fuel loading at Fuqing 1
Fuqing 1 fuel loading 2 48The loading of fuel assemblies into the reactor core of unit 1 at the Fuqing plant in China's Fujian province is underway in preparation for startup.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 5 June 2014
China setting up emergency response team
China setting up emergency response team
A national team is being assembled to respond to nuclear emergencies in an effort to reinforce China's preparedness. The group will supplement existing provincial and on-site response teams.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 15 May 2014
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