On May 21, 2024, the hot function test was completed at Unit 1 of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant following the shutdown of all primary coolant pumps. This achievement provides a solid foundation for the next stages of fuel loading, grid connection and, ultimately, power generation.When Unit 1 begins generating power later this year, it will become a catalyst for economic and social progress in so

Over the May Day holiday, a landmark achievement was celebrated with the successful installation of China's first commercial reactor-based isotope production facility. This state-of-the-art facility is the result of a joint effort between the Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute of the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and Qinshan Nuclear Power of the China National N

On 20 April 2024, a historic breakthrough was made at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant, operated by China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of CNNC. The successful extraction of carbon-14 targets from the pressurized heavy water reactor marks China's first large-scale production of carbon-14 from a commercial nuclear power reactor. This achievement has effectively eliminated China's reli

On the evening of 9 April 2024, at exactly 20:29, a major milestone was reached when Unit 4 of the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant, developed by China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), successfully completed its first grid connection in Guangxi. This achievement means that the unit is now ready to start generating electricity, a key step towards full commercial operation.The Fangchenggang

The latest edition of the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2024 shows that China's nuclear power sector has maintained a strong record of long-term safety and stability, with construction projects progressing at a steady pace. In 2023 alone, the approval of five new nuclear power projects and the start of construction of five additional units were notable achievements. China currently has

On March 27, 2024, a historic milestone was reached as the nuclear heating initiative of Huaneng Shidao Bay High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (HTGR) Demonstration Project began operation. This marks the pioneering integration of a fourth-generation nuclear heating system into an urban district heating network, heralding a significant breakthrough in the application of advanced nuclear technology

On March 11, 2024, the Eighth Research Institute of Nuclear Industry, a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), hosted a momentous product launch in Shanghai. The event, entitled “Awakening the Dragon, Chanting the World”, showcased the Longyin series of innovative products. Amongst them, Longyin – Wanjie, the inaugural digital productivity platform for the nuclear i

At 6:58 on September 29, the first concrete pouring (FCD) of the nuclear island reactor of Guangdong Lianjiang NPP Unit 1 of State Power Investment Corporation was successfully completed. This marks that the first phase of the project has entered a new stage of engineering construction. The Lianjiang Nuclear Power Project is the first coastal nuclear power project developed and constructed by SPIC

At 10:26 on September 28, CGN Zhejiang Sanao NPP Unit 2 successfully completed the dome hoisting. This marks the full transition of this "Hualong One" nuclear power unit from the civil construction stage to the equipment installation stage. During the construction process of the unit, the CGN San'ao Nuclear Power Project construction team applied new and advanced technologies such as digital three

At 9 a.m. on September 25, under the witness of representatives from all units of the Fangchenggang Phase II Production Engineering Team of the South China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station, the shift supervisor formally issued the test ticket to the person in charge of the test. This marks the official start of the thermal functional test of Unit 4 of the CGN Guangxi Fangchengang N