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Construction starts on Xudabao 2

Construction starts on Xudabao 2

The first batch of concrete has been poured for the nuclear island of unit 2 at the Xudabao nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning Province, marking the official start of construction of the unit.

New Nuclear 17 July 2024

Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project

Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project

The project in Ordos in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is being developed by China National Nuclear Corporation, with work beginning on Friday, according to the China Atomic Energy Authority.

Uranium & Fuel 15 July 2024

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Containment tests completed at first Zhangzhou unit

Containment tests completed at first Zhangzhou unit

Tests to check the integrity of the containment structure have been completed at unit 1 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China's Fujian province. The unit is the first of three Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors under construction at the site.

New Nuclear 27 June 2024

ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035

ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035

The revamped project plan for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor aims for "a scientifically and technically robust initial phase of operations, including deuterium-deuterium fusion operation in 2035 followed by full magnetic energy and plasma current operation".

New Nuclear 20 June 2024

Chinese industrial nuclear steam project commissioned

Chinese industrial nuclear steam project commissioned

China's first industrial-use nuclear energy steam supply project, at the Tianwan nuclear power plant in China's Jiangsu province, has entered operation following commissioning tests. The project will supply steam to a nearby petrochemical plant.

Corporate 20 June 2024

Containment dome installed at Xudabao 4

Containment dome installed at Xudabao 4

The dome has been hoisted into place on the reactor building of unit 4 at the Xudabao nuclear power plant in a single stage process, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. The process has only been used once before - at unit 3 of the same plant.

New Nuclear 19 June 2024

China to supply Bangladesh with irradiation plant

China to supply Bangladesh with irradiation plant

China Isotope & Radiation Corporation has won a contract to construct a gamma irradiation facility at the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture. 

New Nuclear 17 June 2024

Sanmen 3 containment walls take shape

Sanmen 3 containment walls take shape

The three steel rings forming the walls of the main containment shell have been hoisted into place at unit 3 of the Sanmen nuclear power plant in China's Zhejiang province.

New Nuclear 13 June 2024

CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF

CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF

China National Nuclear Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation on strategic cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. CNNC has also signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with France's EDF on nuclear energy.

Corporate 04 June 2024

Construction of containment completed for Taipingling 1

Construction of containment completed for Taipingling 1

The concreting has been completed of the outer dome of the containment building of unit 1 at the Taipingling nuclear power plant. China General Nuclear said it marks the completion of the main structure of unit 1, the first of six Hualong One units planned at the site in China's Guangdong province.

New Nuclear 03 June 2024