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CNNP releases its first tech service brand
China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) released its first technical service brand I-Nuclear on Wednesday, aiming to further provide all-around and multi-level technical support for the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants.
Based on the eight technical service products released in 2017, I-Nuclear is a brand product of the CNNP continuously exploring and improving the core capabilities of its nuclear power technology services, catering to the diversified needs of the future nuclear power market.
Positioned as a leading one-stop nuclear power technology service provider, I-Nuclear covers eight key aspects in nuclear power projects: Production preparation (i-Prepare), nuclear commissioning (i-Commission)...
415 nuclear units are operating in the world, 63 units are under construction
China to open 12 facilities for cooperation
China will open 12 research centers and facilities of the nuclear industry to foreign specialists and scientific organizations in order to expand global cooperation.
These include the CARR research reactor. It should be noted that in 2023 the AtomInfo.Ru reported on China plans to open this reactor to projects by foreign specialists and organizations, and more than 40 applications had already been submitted.
Among other facilities being opened for international cooperation, the Xinhua news agency names the Huanliu-3 tokamak and the Beishan underground research laboratory.
By opening the facilities, the Chinese side intends to develop international cooperation in such areas as...
CNNC President meets with ITER Director-General in Beijing
CAEA, IAEA kicks off a training session for African radiotherapy physicists
CNNC launches an international communication and media event
415 nuclear units are operating in the world, 62 units are under construction
Nuclear power heating plant approved to be built in Jiangsu
CNNC, Uzatom sign a MOU and cooperation roadmap in Beijing
CNNC Rossing Uranium attends the Namibia Mining Expo and Conference 2024
415 nuclear units are operating in the world, 61 units are under construction
CNNC Ranks 380th on Fortune Global 500 List
CNNC Holds a Nuclear Science Popularization and Publicity Camp in Namibia
CNNC Chairman Meets with Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Head
China largest natural uranium production project starts construction in Ordos
CNNC Organizes a Forum on China Three-Step Nuclear Energy Strategy
Energy exports from Russia to China increased to USD46 billion in the first half of 2024 - Sechin
CIAE obtains lunar soil samples
CNNC Hosts China-Africa Conference on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology
Scientists from CNNC Visit ITER
Chinese First Industrial-Use Nuclear Steam Project Comes into Operation in Jiangsu
Chinese new-generation artificial sun HL-3 achieves new breakthroughs
No. 4 power unit of Xudapu nuclear power plant completes dome installation
CIRC Wins the Bid for an Irradiation Station Project in Bangladesh
CNNC and EDF Sign a Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement in Beijing
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the 40th anniversary of the presence of Electricite de France (EDF) in the Chinese market.
For a long time, CNNC has been a major force in China- France nuclear technology cooperation and has established a solid partnership with EDF with fruitful collaborative results. During their exchanges, both sides expressed their commitment to future development and conveyed the willingness to further leverage their respective strengths. Guided by the principles of mutual sharing, joint contribution and mutual benefit, the two companies will further deepen cooperation, advance together, and make contributions to the global nuclear energy development.
CNNC Signs a MOU for Strategic Cooperation over Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy with ENEC
No. 1 Unit of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant Passes Hot Performance Test
First overseas Hualong-1 unit passes acceptance in Pakistan
On May 20th local time, the K-2 unit of the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant in Pakistan, the first overseas nuclear power unit built with China self-developed Hualong-1 technology, met the final acceptance requirements.
Representatives from China and Pakistan jointly signed the acceptance certificate at the ceremony.
Till May 20, the construction of the first overseas nuclear power reactor equipped with China third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear technology, the Hualong-1, had successfully concluded.
It will inject new momentum into nuclear energy cooperation and the iron friendship between China and Pakistan, and become one of new achievements in the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative...
CNNC Chairman visits Spain to promote nuclear whole-industry chain cooperation
Main Control Room of Linglong One Put into Operation
ROSATOM showcases advanced nuclear technologies and logistical solutions at 8th Russia-China Expo
Alexey Likhachev, Director General of ROSATOM, reported to the President of Russia and the Vice Premier of China on the corporation major achievements in nuclear technology and the prospects for expanding the strategic partnership between Russia and China.
On the opening day of the 8th Russia-China Expo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng reviewed the key achievements resulting from the long-term cooperation between Russia and China in the field of nuclear technologies. These were presented by Alexey Likhachev at ROSATOM exhibition stand.
Over the past 25 years, ROSATOM and our Chinese partners have reached a high level of collaboration...
417 nuclear units are operating in the world, 59 units are under construction
Linglong One DCS Cabinet Installed in a Hainan-based Nuclear Power Plant
417 nuclear units are operating in the world, 58 units are under construction
416 nuclear units are operating in the world, 58 units are under construction
China and Japan held technical consultations on the issue of draining Fukushima water
Duan Xuru: Continuously develop nuclear fusion technology and accelerate the process of energy transition
Han Yongjiang: Accelerate the development of nuclear technology application industry
Han also said that nuclear technology application is closely related to nearly one-third of the 43 manufacturing industries of the national economy. It has also promising prospects in fields such as medicine and agriculture. The deep integration of the nuclear technology application into the national economy is not only crucial for unleashing the economic growth potential but also supports the ecological governance and the improvement of people livelihoods. What is more, integrating the nuclear technology application industry into the global economy can contribute to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road cooperation, facilitating the prosperity of both domestic and international markets.
Lu Tiezhong: Nuclear energy green attribute should be certified
Lower part of inner containment dome installed at Tianwan NPP Unit 8
CNNC won installation contract of ITER artificial sun
Fukushima - China and Japan hold consultations
Japan and China held a consultation last month on the dumping of tritium-contaminated water into the ocean from the site of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
This is stated in an article published in the Japan Times. In accordance with the terminology adopted in Japan, the original article calls the water as treated, not as contaminated with tritium.
At the meeting, as sources close to the topic told reporters, the issue of China ban on imports of marine products from Japan was also discussed.
The consultation was organized online. It is claimed that the parties were unable to make significant progress, as China, despite Japan request, kept the import ban in force.
Construction begins on CNNC Jinqimen nuclear power project
Linglong One completes external dome installation
The new-generation artificial sun HL-3 is open to world exploration
Jinqimen nuclear power project has received official approval
Two units of CNNC complete dome installation
412 nuclear units are operating in the world, 59 units are under construction
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev held talks with chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority
HTR-PM starts commercial operation
On Dec 6th, Chinese independently developed high- temperature gas-cooled reactor demonstrator commenced commercial operation.
It signifies that China has completed the world first commercially operational modular nuclear power plant with fourth-generation nuclear technology, marking the transition of fourth-generation nuclear technology from experiments to the commercial market.
The high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, with advantages of high safety, power generation efficiency, and environmental adaptability, has broad applications in various fields such as power generation and combined heat and power.
It is an important pathway for optimizing energy structure...
Chairman of CNNC visits the UAE, signs MoU during COP28
Witnessing Chinese nuclear collaboration in Paris
At the Sino-French Nuclear Energy Cooperation and Exchange Seminar, Ma Wenjun stated that China and France are important to the global nuclear energy industry. The collaboration and friendship between the two countries in the field of nuclear energy have a long history and serve as an exemplary model of technological cooperation.
Today, two countries have the opportunity to come together to discuss various dimensions of advanced nuclear energy development, marking a concrete step taken by both countries to deepen understanding of nuclear energy cooperation and a new starting point for embracing the future of nuclear energy.
During the seminar, representatives from CNNC...
Ceremony dedicated to the start of construction of the Xudabu-1 unit was held in China
CNNC developed Chinese first compact AMS
The steel safety shell of Linglong One is hoisted
The No 1 unit of Hualong One Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant completes cold run test
China makes a major breakthrough in obtaining kg-level molybdenum isotopes
The Research Institute of Physical and Chemical Engineering of Nuclear Industry/Company (IPCE) of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has recently succeeded in obtaining, for the first time, kilogram-level molybdenum-100 isotopes with abundance of 99%.
The remarkable achievement was made through independent research and development, and marks a major breakthrough in the independent supply of molybdenum isotope key material in China.
The breakthrough has changed the situation the country completely relied on imports of molybdenum isotopes for a long time and indicates that China has reached the world leading level in the field of high-abundance stable isotope research, making it one of the few countries that can...
Chairman of CNNC attends Russia-China business forum
CNNC joins the Belt and Road CEO Conference
CNNC unveils nuclear energy solutions to combat climate change in Vienna
Kazatomprom has delivered another batch of fuel assemblies to China
Researchers from CNNC discover new mineral
CNNC introduced Chinese solutions on the IAEA General Conference
410 nuclear units are operating in the world, 58 units are under construction
The Second China-ASEAN Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology was successfully held
Chairman of China National Nuclear Corp meets with Kazakhstan energy official
Workshop on the Application of Small Modular Reactor held in Hainan
The 190kA generator circuit breaker of the Hualong One overseas project successfully developed
HL-3 successfully operated in the high-confinement mode
The safety-grade DCS NicSysR8000N received the license
The first group of operational personnel of Zhangzhou NPP successfully passed the license exam
CNNC makes it to Fortune Global 500 for fourth consecutive year
Core module of Linglong One is in place
On August 10th, the core module of the Linglong One reactor, a multi-purpose modular small reactor in Hainan, a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), was lifted and moved towards the nuclear island.
Pressure vessel, evaporator and other key equipment were installed in one step, marking the peak phase of Linglong One installation.
This is the first milestone of the installation of Linglong One nuclear island. It marks the debut of modular manufacturing and installation of nuclear reactor modules, representing a historic step of global nuclear miniaturization and highlighting China leading position in the modular manufacturing of small pressurized reactor units.
Alexey Likhachev, Director General of ROSATOM, took part in the meeting of the Russian-Chinese Subcommission on Nuclear Issues
Xudapu unit 3 completes dome installation
The core module of the Linglong One reactor passes final acceptance
On July 13th, the core module of the Linglong One reactor passed its acceptance test and will be shipped to Hainan Nuclear Power, marking a historic step in the modular manufacturing of small pressurized water reactor units. It is also the world first commercial onshore modular small reactor.
The core module of the Linglong One reactor mainly consists of two key components: the pressure vessel and the steam generator. They were independently designed by the CNNC Nuclear Power Institute of China and...
Another Hualong One unit breaks ground in Pakistan
CNNC makes significant progress in two projects in Xinjiang
Largest containment test platform completes performance test
International students of Tsinghua University visit Zhangzhou nuclear power plant
At Power Unit No. 7 of Tianwan NPS, the Inner Containment Dome Upper Part Has Been Installed in the Reactor Building
CNNC Chairman visits Rossing Uranium for mining, energy cooperation
The AUKUS and Article 14: Challenges Ahead
The AUKUS project if it goes ahead to completion in its present form of secrecy would set a precedent in the absence of agreed parameters and agreed understandings of the Board of Governors and Member States.
Also, thus far, more than eighteen months since the announcement of the AUKUS agreement there have not been any technical, policy or legal briefings or consultations on Article 14 involving the Secretariat, AUKUS parties and Member States.
This is a significant break with past Agency practice of open-ended consultations on matters concerning interpretation, implementation or strengthening of Agency safeguards.
Four units of Tianwan nuclear power plant pass final acceptance
IAEA Director General visits CNNC - first stop of his first visit to China
On May 22, Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), visited the China Institute of Atomic Energy of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) - the first stop of his first visit to China since taking the helm of the IAEA in 2019, at the invitation of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA).
At the China Institute of Atomic Energy, a pine tree was planted to symbolize longer and closer cooperation between China and the IAEA. The director general said it is his hope that we come together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China accession to the IAEA next year. Here he visited the China Advanced Research Reactor and a proton cyclotron.
The lower tier of the inner containment dome of the reactor building has been lifted at Unit 7 of Tianwan NPP
Nuclear medicine - Rays of Hope in Africa
CNNC attends human health related international symposium in Vienna
CNNC unveils Namibian engineering research center
The CARR reactor is open to foreign customers
The Chinese corporation CNNC has opened the CARR research reactor for projects of foreign companies and specialists.
To date, CARR has received more than 40 applications from abroad. The experiments that the applicants would like to put on are related to the needs of the aerospace and oil industries and to the study of new materials and a number of other areas.
Chinese research institutes and universities are already experimenting on CARR. In total, about 50 Chinese enterprises and organizations received access to the reactor capabilities.
The name CARR stands for China Advanced Research Reactor. The decision to build CARR was made in 1997...
CNNC, EDF sign low-carbon development MoU
Construction starts on Sanmen 4
AUKUS - note verbale from China
China has taken note of the recent Joint Leaders Statement on AUKUS issued by the US, the UK and Australia. China expresses its grave concern and firm opposition to the continued advancement of nuclear submarine cooperation by the AUKUS partners, which is purely out of their own geopolitical interests, disregarding concerns of the international community.
At the same time, China is seriously concerned about the IAEA Director General Statement in Relation to the AUKUS Announcement, and firmly opposed to the US, the UK and Australia coercing the IAEA Secretariat into endorsing their nuclear submarine cooperation by making safeguards exemption affangements on that cooperation.
The AUKUS submarine cooperation has fully exposed...
422 nuclear units are operating in the world, 57 units are under construction
ROSATOM and the Atomic Energy Agency of China signed the long-term cooperation program in the area of fast reactors and nuclear fuel cycle closure
422 nuclear units are operating in the world, 56 units are under construction
First international standard in nuclear fusion released
Inner dome installed at Changjiang-3
Outer dome installed at Zhangzhou 1
Pakistan and China - difficulties of cooperation
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif recalled the difficult fate of the Chashma-5 construction project in his speech at a ceremony organized in honor of the transfer of the second stage of the Karachi NPP.
As befits a high-ranking official, he blamed the previous government for delays in the execution of the project, mentioning some self-created obstacles.
Against the background of the high cost of imported energy, Pakistan is in dire need of its own capacities producing cheap electricity, so a new unit must be built.
The Prime Minister made it clear that the Pakistani side is ready to discuss the Chashma-5 construction project with the Chinese reactor, but will firmly insist on its terms.
And if you can really agree on pricing formulas and,,,
CNNC develops isotope light sources
Two units of the first overseas project of HPR1000 officially delivered
Unit 3 of the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (K-3) was inaugurated in Pakistan on Feb 2, meaning that the two million-kilowatt Hualong One units exported to Pakistan, K-2 and K-3, have now both officially been delivered to Pakistan and put into operation.
The HPR1000 (Hualong One) is a third-generation nuclear power piece of technology independently developed by China and a landmark achievement in China innovative development of nuclear power. From a name card of China to an international brand, the HPR1000 shines along the Belt and Road as the event marks the completion of the first project of the HPR1000 in Pakistan.
Through joint efforts, the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has built two nuclear power stations...
CNNC reports growth in power generation in 2022
CNNC supports frontier science research with germanium isotopes
CNNCs first self-developed BNCT cancer treatment facility settles in Taian, Shandong
TVEL ships fuel for CFR-600 fast reactor launch
Commersial operation of Fangchenggang-3 is now expected in first half of 2023
China first homegrown main steam isolation valves delivered
China begins nuclear island installation of land-based small modular reactor
The nuclear island installation of the world first commercial land-based small modular reactor, Linglong One, has officially begun construction in South China Hainan Province, China Central Television reported on Sunday.
Linglong One is a multi-functional modular small pressurized water reactor built by the China National Nuclear Corporation based on independent research and intellectual property rights.
It is also the world first reactor of this type to be approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency on the basis that it is built to serve the region diverse power needs.
The CCTV report described the nuclear island as the heart of the nuclear power plant. Other major facilities, including the power station pressure vessel and...
Obstacles to all key technologies for development of China BNCT cancer treatment facility removed
CGN is being forced out of Britain
Chinese nuclear giants CNNC and CGN have a lot in common with Rosatom in their structure, however, unlike the Russians, their portfolio of foreign orders for the construction of nuclear units can be said to be empty.
From this point of view, the units built by CNNC in Pakistan can be mentioned as the only Chinese success, but it is difficult to call it a victory by the ultimate rating, since only Chinese companies can build nuclear power plants in Pakistan due to the twists of international law.
Chinese analysts have never said out loud the strategy that should have been chosen by the sworn friends of CNNC and CGN to repeat the foreign successes of Rosatom. One can restore the adopted strategy. studying the ways and actions of Chinese corporations.
Core component of ITER completes first piece of manufacturing
CNNC climate action case unveiled at COP27
CNNC holds Atoms for Future themed forum during CIIE
Researchers reveal calcium abundances in first stars
CNHE and French company Lemer Pax sign cooperation agreement
China makes new breakthrough in artificial sun project
Core catcher vessel was installed on the unit No. 8 of the Tianwan NPP
IAEA should not become stage of political manipulation
The recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors Meeting decided through consultation for the fourth time to set a separate, formal topic on the transfer of nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS nuclear submarine cooperation and its safeguards in all aspects under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). IAEA members expressed their serious concerns over relevant issues regarding trilateral cooperation.
The nuclear submarine cooperation among US, UK and Australia created a dangerous precedent of nuclear weapon countries illegally transferring huge amounts of weapon-grade nuclear materials to non-nuclear weapon countries, which is a serious violation of NPT...
Hydraulic tests of the ACP-100 reactor vessel have been successfully completed in China
Rosatom starts supplies of nuclear fuel for CFR-600 fast reactor
Elemash Machine-building Plant, a fuel fabrication enterprise of Rosatom TVEL Fuel Company, has dispatched the first batch of nuclear fuel to China for the CFR-600 fast neutron reactor. Till the end of the year, two more fuel shipments are scheduled to follow, aimed for the initial load of the reactor core and the first refueling.
After the launch of the first CFR-600 power unit, Xiapu NPP in China Fujian province will become the first nuclear power plant with a high-capacity fast reactor outside of Russia. The other two functioning installations are the BN-600 and BN-800 sodium-cooled reactors at Beloyarsk NPP in the Urals region of Russia.
The project of fuel fabrication for CFR-600, lasting for already three years, has been a unique task for us in terms...
8th China nuclear open science week held
1st China-ASEAN Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology held in Nanning
CNNC chairman attends 2022 Annual Conference of the Group of Vienna
China Discovered New Lunar Mineral for the First Time
On September 9, the eve of the Chinese traditional Mid- Autumn Festival, a day for eating moon-cake and family reunions, China National Space Administration (CNSA) and China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) jointly released research findings of the lunar samples brought back by the probe Change 5. A new mineral named Changesite-(Y) was discovered by scientists from Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology (BRIUG), a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). It has been approved by the Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification (CNMNC) of the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). The Changesite-(Y) is the first lunar mineral discovered by China, and the sixth in the world.
438 nuclear units are operating in the world, 57 units are under construction
Inner dome installed at Zhangzhou unit 2 ahead of schedule
CNNC SMR Linglong One wraps up construction of retaining walls
Pressure vessel installed at Zhangzhou unit 2
The CA20 module is installed on the construction of Sanmen-3
Industry alliance for decommissioning has been established in China
CNNC makes it to Fortune Global 500 3 years in a row
CNNC small modular reactor Linglong One installs heaviest component
The upper containment cylinder of the world first commercial onshore small modular reactor (SMR), the Linglong One, was successfully installed on July 6 at Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant in South China Hainan province.
The upper cylinder is an important component in ensuring the safety of the reactor building, and its installation lays a solid foundation for advancing the Linglong One demonstration project.
The upper cylinder of the steel containment shell is about 15 meters in height and 720 tons in weight, and is the heaviest single hoisting requirement for the Linglong One.
The Linglong One, also known as the ACP100, is a...
440 nuclear units are operating in the world, 54 units are under construction
CNNC attends China Straits Innovation and Projects Fair
The first Chinese Radiology Conference was held online
Construction starts on CNNC Tianwan nuclear steam project
China and Russia have submitted to the IAEA a list of technical issues on Japanese plans to drain Fukushima contaminated water into the ocean
Chinese scientists make breakthroughs in deep underground exploration of uranium deposits
The MCP project for Linglong One has been approved by specialists
First Concrete laid at Xudapu NPP Power Unit 4 in China
CNNC receives sub-surface lunar samples
CNNC chairman and IAEA director general hold video talk
441 nuclear units are operating in the world, 53 units are under construction
Hongyanhe-6 is connected to the grid
The Hongyanhe-6 (China) was connected to the grid on May 2, 2022.
A CPR-1000 reactor developed by the Chinese corporation CGN is installed on the unit. According to PRIS, the thermal power of the reactor is 2905 MWt, the electrical power of the unit is 1119 MWe gross and 1061 MWe net.
The owner and operating organization of the unit is the Liaoning Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (LHNPC). 45% of the company's shares are owned by CGN and SPIC corporations, and the remaining 10% by the municipal company Dalian Municipal Construction Investment Co.
The date of the first concrete is July 24, 2015.
CNNC achieves production of carbon-14 isotopes with commercial reactor
IFRES - the future of Chinese fast program
China - fast plans
The FR22 International Conference on Fast Reactors and Associated Fuel Cycles was held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna from 19 to 22 April 2022.
Yang Hongyi from China Atomic Energy Institute CIAE gave a presentation on the current state of China fast program.
At present, PWR light water reactors are the backbone of China nuclear power industry. At the next stage of development, fast reactors should appear in the country, and fusion energy will become the third stage. In parallel with the development of reactor technologies, the development of the necessary fuel cycles is underway.
The tasks of fast reactors in China include increasing the efficiency of using uranium resources and transmuting...
Two units of the first overseas project for HPR1000 enter operation
Electricity production at power plants of the China National Nuclear Power Co increased compared to 2021
Hualong One demonstration project completed, put into commercial operation
Chinese authorities have released a plan for developing a modern energy system during the 14th Five-Year Plan period
Fourth Hualong One unit connected to grid
Unit 3 of the Karachi nuclear power plant in Pakistan was successfully connected to the gird on March 4, laying a solid foundation for its commercial operation.
Karachi unit 3 is a Hualong One overseas demonstration project and the fourth Hualong One unit around the globe. Its connection to the grid means that all four Hualong One units at home and abroad have been connected to the grid.
It is part of the efforts jointly made by Chinese and Pakistani nuclear scientists to further deepen the comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership of both countries in the new era, commit to green and low-carbon development, and help achieve the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals around the globe.
CNNC showcases nuclear fuel industrial chain capabilities to globe
439 nuclear units are operating in the world, 53 units are under construction
The First Concrete has been Laid at Tianwan NPP Power Unit 8
UK HPR1000 passed the Generic Design Assessment (GDA)
Stealthy British success of Chinese Dragon
The Chinese HPR-1000 (Hualong One) project was certified in Britain in February 2022. Not so long ago, this news would have become the event of a year, if not a decade, but now it has gone almost unnoticed.
Britain is a rare customer these days. It has the needs and desire to build new nuclear power units, it has financial resources and a national regulatory system that is not burdened with ties with supranational superstructures such as the European Union, and it does not have its own projects for third-generation nuclear reactors.
Therefore, one should not be surprised that literally all developers of modern reactor projects are interested in the possibility of certifying their projects in Britain.
Certification in Britain is a British-style confusing process.
First outage was successfully completed at Fuqing-5
Atucha III Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Statement
Nucleoelectrica Argentina S.A. and China National Nuclear Corporation are pleased to inform that after a fruitful period of negotiation, on February 1st both companies have reached a mutual understanding and signed the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract for the development of Atucha III Nuclear Power Plant, which shall be an HPR1000 nuclear power plant to be operated with a rated gross electric power of 1200 MWe.
To reduce the impact of the consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually with the presence of the highest authorities of both companies and the diplomatic representatives and national and local authorities of both countries.
Argentina and CNNC sign agreement to build HPR-1000
19 CNNC nuclear power units anticipated to achieve full marks on WANO composite index
First CGN project applying E-beam irradiation to combat COVID-19
A Chinese nuclear company has finished research of the country first installation used for disinfecting cold-chain food outer package and is working on the project implementation, the company board secretary disclosed in response to an inquiry from investors.
The company, namely the CGN Nuclear Technology Development Co (CGNNT), a subsidiary of China state- owned nuclear power giant China General Nuclear Power Corp (CGN), said that the company project, which applies electron beam (E-beam) irradiation technology to fight against coronavirus on the outer package of cold-chain food has passed the review of expert group in March, 2021.
The company is currently pushing for the landing of...
CNNC Day held at Expo 2020 Dubai
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) Day at Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was held both online and offline on Jan 12, 2022.
The event, themed green, innovation and future, was organized to demonstrate to the world CNNC capacity in the whole industrial chain of the nuclear industry, through which CNNC and its partners jointly reviewed the past and looked forward to the future.
As the first worldwide promotional event held by the CNNC this year, the gathering was also a high-end platform for CNNC to better respond to climate change and implement China carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, create more development opportunities and further unleash cooperation potential for global cooperation on nuclear...
Core catcher casing has been installed at Xudabao NPP Unit 3
439 nuclear units are operating in the world, 52 units are under construction
439 nuclear units are operating in the world, 51 units are under construction
440 nuclear units are operating in the world, 50 units are under construction
TVEL shipped equipment to China for testing CFR-600
442 nuclear units are operating in the world, 51 units are under construction
CIAE releases world first international cyclotron standard
CNNC Boao International Nuclear Medicine Center opens door to yttrium-90 resin microsphere treatment
In treating these four cases, CNNC Med and China Isotope and Radiation Corporation (CIRC) of CNNC gave full play to the synergistic advantages of the nuclear medicine industry chain of CNNC by working together to introduce and transport yttrium-90 resin microspheres and provide nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment services and radiation protection to ensure the success of the operations. CNNC Boao International Nuclear Medicine Center, a collaboration between CNNC Med and Boao Super Hospital, and Prof. Dong Jiahong team from Tsinghua University, collaborated closely to strictly ensure the quality of the operation process. The patients responded well.
Yttrium-90 resin microspheres are an accurately targeted...
Reactor pit liner structure has been installed at power unit No.3 of Xudapu NPP (China)
The total output of the Tianwan NPP has reached 300 billion kWh
No. 2 Reactor of China HTGR demonstration project reaches first criticality
Hualong One unit completes inner dome installation at Zhangzhou-1
Bottom of a steel containment is installed at first Chinese SMR
IAEA collaborates with CNNC on waste disposal
442 nuclear units are operating in the world, 51 units are under construction
444 nuclear units are operating in the world, 51 units are under construction
The first Chinese HTGR came out for first criticality
China - results of year 2020
Fuel loading begins on pebble-bed modular HTGR demonstration plant in China
Chinese scientists exploring the use of radiation sterilization technology for COVID-19 on cold chain food imports
Important first-phase results from the research project The Research on Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Virus for Import Cold Chain Food by Radiation Sterilization Technology were released on June 21. The results have passed the technology acceptance testing process organized by the Technology Quality and Information Technology Department of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
The project was led by the China Institute for Radiation Protection (CIRP), subordinate to CNNC, in collaboration with CNNC China Isotope and Radiation Corporation (CIRC), Nuctech, the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Tsinghua University, among other institutes.
444 nuclear units are operating in the world, 51 units are under construction
First overseas Hualong One unit put into commercial operation
Unit 2 of the Karachi nuclear power plant (K-2) in Pakistan was officially put into commercial operation on May 20, local time. It not only signals the completion of the first overseas Hualong One (HPR1000) unit, but is a further achievement of China-Pakistan nuclear energy cooperation this year, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Units 2 and 3 of the Karachi nuclear power plant, both overseas Hualong One demonstration projects, are major innovative achievements for China nuclear industry in terms of realizing its independence. They are also a significant step in terms of the two countries deepening their all-weather strategic partnership of cooperation.
Start of new unit construction at Tianwan and Xudapu nuclear power plants
A ceremony was held in China to mark the start of construction of power units 7 and 8 of Tianwan NPP and power units 3 and 4 of Xudapu NPP.
President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping took part in the event by teleconference.
ROSATOM Director General Alexey Likhachev said: The power units of Tianwan NPP are now reliably the benefit of the Chinese people and making a significant contribution to ensuring China energy security. So far, the units, which were built with Russia participation, have already produced more than 270 billion kilowatt-hours."
Power units 7 and 8 of Tianwan NPP and power units 3 and 4 of Xudapu NPP will be equipped with VVER-1200 reactors. The VVER-1200 is Rosatom flagship...
444 nuclear units are operating in the world, 54 units are under construction
444 nuclear units are operating in the world, 53 units are under construction
Construction starts on Hualong One units in Hainan
Construction began on two Hualong One (HPR1000) units - units 3 and 4 at the Changjiang nuclear power plant in South China Hainan province - on March 31.
The project is part of a concerted plan by Hainan province, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and China Huaneng Group to realize high-quality growth.
The move, which reflects China national strategy, will contribute to bringing carbon dioxide emissions to a peak, achieving carbon neutrality and helping to build a national pilot zone for ecological conservation and Hainan Free Trade Port.
Meanwhile, nuclear energy, as a low-carbon form of energy, will play its part in helping Hainan itself realize peak carbon dioxide emissions and achieve carbon...
First overseas Hualong One nuclear unit connected to grid
The first overseas Hualong One (HPR1000) nuclear unit - Unit 2 of the Karachi nuclear power plant in Pakistan - was successfully connected to the power network for the first time on March 18 local time.
It is a major milestone in the overseas construction of the Hualong One reactors, a third-generation reactor independently developed by China; on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-Pakistan diplomatic relationship, this also represents a remarkable outcome of the two countries consolidating and deepening their all-weather strategic partnership of cooperation, and of their promoting Sino-Pakistan nuclear energy collaboration.
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First Hualong One reactor put into commercial operation
The Unit 5 of Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, the first Demonstration project to adopt China indigenous Generation III nuclear power technology Hualong One, also known as HPR1000, was put into commercial operation, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced on January 30.
The success marks a milestone for the development of China nuclear power, making China the fourth country to master its indigenous Generation III nuclear power technology following the US, France and Russia.
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First Hualong One reactor connected to grid
Unit 5 of China Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, developed by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), was successfully connected to the grid for the first time on Nov 27.
Unit 5 is the world first pilot project to use China indigenous third-generation nuclear power technology Hualong One, also known as HPR1000.
It was confirmed on site that all technical indicators of the unit met the design requirements and that the unit was in good condition. This laid a solid foundation for the subsequent commercial operation of the unit and for the top performance in the world first third-generation nuclear power reactor.
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Engineering Division of ROSATOM and JNPC signed the acceptance statement confirming the transfer of the nuclear island of Tianwan-3
On January 20, Director General of ROSATOM Alexey Likhachev paid a working visit to the operating Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant (Jiangsu Province, China). Tianwan NPP is a result of Russia China joint efforts. Today, all four power units with Russian-designed VVER-1000 operate efficiently at the station.
Alexey Likhachev met with the head of the Atomic Energy Agency of China, Zhang Kejian, as part of his visit to the Tianwan NPP. Together they attended the signing ceremony for the final acceptance of the nuclear island at Unit 3, Tianwan NPP. Russia and China signed the final acceptance statement confirming the transfer of the nuclear island to the Chinese customer for operation.
Alexey Bannik, Vice President in charge of projects in China, ASE EC JSC (the Engineering Division of ROSATOM), signed the statement for the Russian side, and Zhang Yi, Deputy Director General of Jiangsu Nuclear Power Corporation (JNPC) appended his signature for China.
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TVEL Fuel Company of ROSATOM has signed the contract for nuclear fuel supply to the future power units 3 and 4 of Xudapu NPP with China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation, CNNP Liaoning Nuclear Power and CNNP Suneng Nuclear Power acting as the customers (all the companies are subsidiaries of China National Nuclear Corporation, CNNC).
The two new Russian-design Gen 3+ power units with VVER-1200 reactors will be built at the site of Xudapu NPP in Liaoning province, district Huludao, in China North-East. The Contract includes supplies for the first core as well as for several further refueling. Rusatom Overseas coordinated the contract negotiations from the Russian side.
In July, 2019, TVEL signed the contract for nuclear fuel supply to the similar VVER-1200 units 7 and 8 of Tianwan NPP.
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Some commentators like to use arithmetic to compare various international organizations. If we add up the annual GDP of China (the world's second largest economy), Japan (the third largest economy) and South Korea (whose GDP is nothing to sneeze at) and compare the sum to the GDPs of the G8, which also includes Japan...nothing will happen. This is a senseless exercise because regional and international organizations are not created to flex muscles - economic or otherwise.
The GA is merely a top-level forum for discussing and regulating the ongoing formation of a common economic space in this part of the world. ASEAN performs a similar function in Southeast Asia. The purpose of these organizations is completely clear. The G8, meanwhile, appears no longer to serve a purpose.
But the GA is a special case. There are few organizations in the world where the members have such long-standing animosity toward one another. For example, while Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak have agreed on new plans for cooperation.
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Energy is a basis of life. All civilization comforts, all material spheres of man activities - from laundering till investigations of the Moon and Mars require power consumption, which will only increase in future. Today energy of atom is widely used in many branches of economics.
Powerful submarine and surface ships with nuclear power installations are under construction. The peaceful atom is used in prospecting for minerals. Radioactive isotopes have a wide application in biology, agriculture, medicine, in space exploration.
Nuclear power plants are the third whale in the modern world power system. Equipment of NPP undoubtedly is the great achievement of the scientific-technical progress. In the case of trouble-free operation, NPPs practically don't pollute the environment, besides thermal pollution. Actually radiation waste presenting a potential hazard is produced as a result of NPP (and nuclear fuel cycle enterprises) operation.
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On August 16, 2007 at 00:15 by Beijing time the Jiangsu Nuclear Power Corporation (JNPC) commissioned Unit 2 of TNPP for commercial operation having completed respective tests of its operation under rated mode, stipulated by the power startup schedule. Signing of the protocol of Preliminary Acceptance of Unit 2 between ASE and JNPC is expected in the middle of September. As of today, the first Unit of TNPP has been in commercial operation since June 2007, operating with stability at 100 % capacity. It has generated about five billion kW-h since its startup. Unit 2 of TNPP has generated more than 700 mln kW-h by the moment of its commercial operation startup.
Russia to commission second unit of China's Tianwan NPP in September
Russia's nuclear equipment export monopoly Atomstroyexport confirmed Tuesday it will commission the second unit of China's Tianwan nuclear power plant in September. The company is building the Tianwan NPP in eastern China's port city of Lianyungang under a 1992 agreement. The plant features improved VVER-1000 reactors and K-100-6/3000 turbo generators. Atomstroyexport will start commissioning the second unit following additional dynamic tests, the company said in a statement. We are expecting to commission the unit and start its commercial operation as early as September 2007, the statement said.
Tianwan nuclear plant's 2nd unit reaches full capacity
The No. 2 generating unit of Tianwan nuclear power plant, a Sino-Russian cooperative project, has begun to operate at full capacity, according to an announcement by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). CNNC said that the second unit is operating at a stable 1.05 million kw and all technical parameters are within set values. Before its test operation, the unit passed a full-capacity safety check by the National Nuclear Safety Administration. After the debugging period, the no. 2 generating unit will officially start commercial operation.
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