East China University of Technology Establishes School of Excellence in Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology Engineering

On August 1, East China University of Technology held the inauguration ceremony of the School of Excellence in Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology Engineering and the first meeting of its inaugural council at Guanglan Campus. Xiao Qian, member of the Party Committee of the Education and Work Commission of the Jiangxi Provincial Committee and Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Education, Zhang Fuqing, Secretary of the Party Committee of East China University of Technology, Xia Fei, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee, and Li Mangen, member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Vice President, attended the ceremony. The meeting specially invited Zhao Zhongsheng, Associate Researcher at Tsinghua University and Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Society of Academic Degrees and Graduate Education, and Li Binghong, Researcher and Executive Dean of the School of Excellence in Engineering at Shenyang University of Technology, to deliver special reports. In his speech, Xiao Qian extended congratulations on the establishment of the School of Excellence in Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology Engineering at East China University of Technology. He pointed...

2026-08-04

China's installed nuclear power capacity reaches 135 million kW

According to the National Energy Administration: As of now, there are a total of 120 nuclear power units in operation and approved for construction in mainland China, with an installed capacity of 135 million kW, maintaining the world's largest overall scale. Among them, 62 units are in operation with an installed capacity of 66.14 million kW, ranking second in the world and accounting for 1.6% of the country's total installed power capacity; 58 units are approved for construction with an installed capacity of 69.51 million kW, ranking first in the world. In recent years, the share of nuclear power generation in China's national energy structure has remained stable at around 5%. In 2025, the national nuclear power generation reached 485.2 billion kWh, accounting for 4.6% of total electricity generation. The "15th Five-Year Plan Carbon Peak Action Plan" specifies that by 2030, the installed capacity of nuclear power in operation should reach approximately 110 million kW. To address more...

2026-08-04

BlueStar Fusion Completes "Angel+" Round Financing, High-Temperature Superconducting Stellarator Project Moves to Engineering Implementation Phase

Recently, Hefei BlueStar Fusion Technology Co., Ltd. (BlueStar Fusion, hereinafter referred to as "BlueStar Fusion") completed an Angel+ round of financing on the scale of several hundred million RMB, with a post-investment valuation exceeding 3 billion RMB. Following the completion of this financing round, the company will continue to advance the verification of key components, engineering manufacturing, and full-system integration of the high-temperature superconducting stellarator, with the goal of initiating the construction of the Phase I high-temperature superconducting stellarator system by 2027. BlueStar Fusion was established in August 2025 and is primarily engaged in the R&D and engineering of high-temperature superconducting stellarator technology. The company has assembled a professional team of nearly 100 members, covering fusion physics, superconducting magnets, structures and precision manufacturing, cryogenic engineering, artificial intelligence, and other disciplines. Ex...

2026-08-04

Zhongyan Dadi Secures Consecutive Wins for Two Major Projects at a Nuclear Power Plant in Zhejiang

Recently, Beijing Zhongyan Dadi Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongyan Dadi"), as a member of a consortium, has successfully won consecutive bids for the BOP sub-project construction works (Section 1) of Units 1 and 2 at a nuclear power plant in Zhejiang, as well as geotechnical-related projects for the waste treatment center sub-project. This successful bid represents a significant achievement in the company's continued deep engagement in national-level key nuclear power infrastructure, fully demonstrating Zhongyan Dadi's technical strength, mature performance capability, and core market competitiveness in nuclear power engineering construction. Planning renderings of the awarded projects The nuclear power plant in Zhejiang is a national key clean energy benchmark project, holding important strategic significance for optimizing the energy structure of the Yangtze River Delta region and advancing green, low-carbon transformation...

2026-08-04

Second Ring of Steel Containment Vessel for Reactor Building of Unit 2 at Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant Successfully Hoisted into Place

At 9:57 on August 4, the second ring of the steel containment vessel (hereinafter referred to as CV Ring 2) for the reactor building of Unit 2 at Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant was successfully hoisted into place. The CV Ring 2 hoisted this time is the third ring segment of the steel containment vessel for Unit 2, with a hoisting weight of nearly 890 tons. During the assembly phase, the installation of multiple discipline items, including annular air ducts, steel structural annular corridors, and U-shaped supports for air turbulence, was completed simultaneously for this module, effectively reducing the risk of cross-operation interference in subsequent internal construction of the nuclear island. This approach fully leveraged the advantages of modular construction and effectively translated the concept of "modularize wherever applicable, prefabricate wherever installable" into tangible engineering outcomes. During the assembly and hoisting of CV Ring 2 for Unit 2, Liaoning Nuclear Power, in collaboration with...

2026-08-04

Zhangzhou Energy Chemistry Laboratory Receives CNAS Accreditation

Recently, the Zhangzhou Energy Chemistry Laboratory received the laboratory accreditation certificate issued by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). CNAS is the national accreditation body designated by the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Accreditation Bodies, and its accreditation results can achieve international mutual recognition under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the International Accreditation Forum. The company's chemistry laboratory strictly benchmarked against CNAS-CL01:2018 "Accreditation Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories," and solidly advanced various foundational tasks including the preparation of system documents, implementation of quality control, enhancement of personnel skills, and metrological traceability of equipment. After trial operation, internal audit...

2026-08-04

Lifting of Steel Liner Module 1 for Unit 4 of Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant Successfully Completed

A key construction milestone was reached at the Guangdong Taipingling nuclear power construction site, where the 2,000-tonne crawler crane of CNNC Machinery Engineering precisely completed the lifting and positioning of Steel Liner Module 1 for Unit 4 of Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant. The entire lifting operation lasted 2 hours and 12 minutes, with smooth and orderly lifting, lowering, and slewing movements, and strict control over safety and quality throughout the process, marking the official commencement of main structure construction for the nuclear island reactor building. As the core barrier of the reactor containment, the steel liner module safeguards the nuclear safety defense line, and modular lifting is also a key technical step in the batch construction of Hualong One reactors. The steel liner module lifted this time integrates the base plate in one formed piece, featuring a large diameter, thin shell wall, and relatively low stiffness...

2026-08-04

Seawater Pump Design Scheme for Phase I Project of Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Plant Passes Review

On July 22, 2026, the industry review meeting for the seawater pump design scheme of the Phase I project of Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Plant, organized by the China Nuclear Industry Survey and Design Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association), was successfully held at Changsha Pump Works Co., Ltd. The project involves four main types of equipment: seawater intake pumps, distribution pumps, and high/low-pressure backwash pumps. The seawater intake pump, as the core rotating equipment of the water intake and discharge system, adopts for the first time a large horizontal split-case pump configuration, undertaking long-distance, high-lift seawater delivery tasks. This breaks through the siting constraints of nuclear power plants adjacent to the coastline and provides important demonstration and technology promotion value for the application of HPR1000 at inland-side coastal sites. The review panel consists of...

2026-08-04

CGN Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Project Unit 2 Officially Commences Commercial Operation

On August 3, CGN Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Project Unit 2 officially commenced commercial operation, marking the full completion of the Phase I project of the first Hualong One self-developed third-generation nuclear power project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Located in Huidong County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the Taipingling Nuclear Power Project's Phase I includes Units 1 and 2, which received national approval on April 8, 2019. Among them, Unit 1 of the project commenced commercial operation in April this year. The construction team fully leveraged experience from previous Hualong One projects, successively completing a series of major engineering milestones including nuclear island main structure construction, equipment installation and commissioning, nuclear fuel loading, first criticality of the reactor, and grid connection for power generation, with steady improvements in project construction quality, safety levels, and construction efficiency...

2026-08-03

Key Breakthroughs Achieved in Development of Core Equipment for BEST Compact Fusion Energy Test Facility

Recently, at a critical juncture in the all-out sprint toward the "double-half" goals, the development of two core components of the compact fusion energy test facility (BEST) main machine equipment—the vacuum vessel and the mid-plane thermal shield—undertaken by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group and manufactured by No.1 Machine Tool Plant, has achieved successive milestone results. Multiple key manufacturing tasks have been successfully completed and delivered upon acceptance, marking that the development of BEST main machine core equipment has fully entered the critical stage of tackling difficulties and accelerating the sprint, laying a solid foundation for high-quality project delivery. As the core key equipment of the compact fusion energy test facility, the BEST vacuum vessel and mid-plane thermal shield feature complex structures, extremely high precision requirements, and difficult manufacturing processes...

2026-08-03

Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission: Toward Innovation and Green Development, Empowering All Industries with Nuclear Energy

Important DiscourseThe nuclear industry is a high-tech strategic industry and a crucial cornerstone of national security. We must adhere to safe development and innovative development, persist in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, comprehensively enhance the core competitiveness of the nuclear industry, and write a new glorious chapter for China's nuclear industry. Empowering All Industries with Nuclear Energy: A Visit to the World's Largest Large-Scale Coupling Demonstration Base of Nuclear Energy and Petrochemical Industry. Panoramic view of the nuclear island of Unit 1 of CNNC Suneng Jiangsu Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant. Interior view of the nuclear island of Unit 1 of CNNC Suneng Jiangsu Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant. Rendering of CNNC Suneng Jiangsu Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant. Night view of Lianyungang Petrochemical Industry Base (All photos provided by CNNC). On the coast of the Yellow Sea, Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province...

2026-08-03

Pre-Startup Review (PSUR) for Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 Completed

From July 15 to 30, the Pre-Startup Review (PSUR) for Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 was conducted at the Sanmen nuclear power plant site. The review was organized by the Shanghai Office of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), and the review team consisted of 21 experts from the WANO Shanghai Office, WANO Tokyo Center, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Leaders of Sanmen Nuclear Power Company and personnel from relevant fields participated in this activity. The review aimed to systematically and comprehensively evaluate the readiness of Unit 3 prior to startup, identify areas for improvement, analyze causes, and propose improvement recommendations. Through site inspections, work observations, document package reviews, and personnel interviews, the WANO review team conducted a thorough assessment of...

2026-08-03

Wang Min, Deputy Director of the China International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Execution Center, Led a Delegation to Thailand and Malaysia to Attend China-Thailand and China-Malaysia Bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Consultations on Nuclear Fusion

To fully implement the spirit of China's Belt and Road Initiative, implement the Memorandum of Understanding between China and Thailand on jointly strengthening nuclear fusion exchange and cooperation, and advance research and development cooperation in the field of nuclear fusion between China and Thailand and between China and Malaysia, the China-Thailand and China-Malaysia bilateral science and technology cooperation consultations on nuclear fusion were held in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur respectively from July 27 to 30. Wang Min, Deputy Director of the Nuclear Fusion Center, led a delegation to attend the meetings. At the China-Thailand consultation, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on their respective national fusion research and development progress, how to implement the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on jointly strengthening nuclear fusion exchange and cooperation, and matters such as jointly conducting fusion physics experimental research, personnel exchange visits, and talent cultivation based on the TT-1 tokamak device donated by China.

2026-08-03

Global nuclear power generation hits record high in 2025, with net growth mainly driven by China

According to the latest release of the Statistical Review of World Energy, global nuclear power generation reached 2,845 TWh in 2025, an increase of approximately 30 TWh from 2024, up 1.3% year-on-year, setting a new record. Among this, China's nuclear power generation increased by more than 34 TWh, becoming the primary source of net global nuclear growth. This record needs to be viewed within a longer timeframe. The previous peak in global nuclear power generation occurred in 2006, when it reached 2,803 TWh. In other words, although 2025 global nuclear power generation has surpassed the previous peak, the cumulative increase over 19 years is only about 1.5%, which does not indicate rapid expansion on a global scale. Over the past decade, global nuclear power generation has risen from 2015...

2026-08-03

Wuke Superconducting Completes Tens of Millions in Angel Round Financing, Accelerating the Industrialization of High-Temperature Superconducting Tapes

In late July 2026, Beijing Wuke Superconducting Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Wuke Superconducting") completed an angel round financing of tens of millions of RMB. This round was jointly invested by CASSTAR, Zhongguancun Capital, and Huairou Hard Technology Fund. The joint backing of several renowned venture capital institutions fully confirms the capital market's high recognition of Wuke Superconducting's core team, technical strength, and industry development prospects. Wuke Superconducting was initiated by the technical team of the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on the R&D, preparation, and industrial application of a new generation of high-temperature superconducting tapes. The company is dedicated to overcoming the key bottlenecks in transitioning high-temperature superconducting materials from laboratory to large-scale application, building an integrated platform covering superconducting target development, core equipment R&D, high-performance tape preparation, and ultimate performance characterization of wires and tapes.

2026-08-03

Mao Yawei, General Manager of China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, Leads a Delegation to Visit Harbin Engineering University

On July 28, a three-member delegation led by Mao Yawei, General Manager of China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, visited Harbin Engineering University (HEU). Chen Hailong, Assistant President of HEU, attended the meeting. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on deepening international talent cultivation and scientific research cooperation. Chen Hailong extended a warm welcome to Mao Yawei and his delegation. He stated that HEU has been continuously and thoroughly implementing the important speech and directives delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping during his visit to the university, closely aligning with the national nuclear industry development needs, and advancing education, science and technology, and talent development in an integrated manner. China Zhongyuan and HEU have a solid foundation for cooperation and broad prospects, having already achieved fruitful results in areas such as joint cultivation of international students, international talent training, and platform resource sharing...

2026-08-03

Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project—Hainan Province's first "Hualong One" nuclear power project—has been connected to the grid and is generating electricity

On August 1, Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II Project, the first large-scale pressurized water reactor nuclear power project under controlling construction by China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the first "Hualong One" nuclear power project in Hainan Province, was connected to the grid, generating Huaneng's first kilowatt-hour of pressurized water reactor nuclear power. This marks that the unit has officially gained the capability to transmit power to the grid, taking a key step toward the goal of commercial operation. The project plans to build two 1.2-million-kilowatt nuclear power units, equipped with China's independently developed third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power technology, the "Hualong One." It vigorously promotes the independent design of nuclear power and the localization of equipment manufacturing, and adopts a safety design concept combining active and passive systems, which can significantly improve the reliability and safety of the nuclear power plant. ...

2026-08-03

American Fusion Completes First Phase of Texatron Testing at Texas Tech University

American Fusion (American Fusion, OTC: AMFN) announced on July 31 that the first phase of its proprietary Texatron Fusion Engine engineering and testing program has been completed at the Center for Emerging Energy Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The company stated that the project has achieved initial engineering goals and has advanced to the next phase of the Texatron development and testing program. According to reports, American Fusion's seven-member science and engineering team collaborated with Texas Tech University personnel this week on engineering assessments, subsystem...

2026-08-01

Rongfa Nuclear Power stated it will provide conventional island forgings for the Huaneng Shidao Bay High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor nuclear project

On July 31, Rongfa Nuclear Power responded to investor inquiries on the interactive platform, stating that the company provides conventional island forgings for the Huaneng Shidao Bay High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor nuclear power plant. Regarding the high-temperature gas-cooled reactor projects at certain sites promoted by CNNC Energy, the company is actively participating in expanding related business announcements, with specific operational information consistent with the company's announcements.

2026-08-01

"Nuclear-Solar Complementarity"! CGN Ningde 200MW Offshore Solar Project Achieves Full-Capacity Grid Connection

According to China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), on July 31, the CGN Ningde 200MW offshore solar project achieved full-capacity grid connection and power generation. This project is one of the mobilized offshore solar projects in Fujian Province and also CGN's first "nuclear-solar co-siting" offshore solar project, holding significant demonstration value for promoting the green transformation of the local energy structure, building a new energy system, and driving the region to create a zero-carbon demonstration park. Located within the water area of the Ningde nuclear site in Tailaoshan Bay Village, Fuding City, the project utilizes the marine resources surrounding the nuclear power base to achieve three-dimensional development combining nuclear and solar energy. The total site area is approximately 3,020 mu, with an installed capacity of 200MW, supported by a 20MW/40MWh backup system. The project's operational period is 25 years...

2026-08-01

Full-scale Construction Commences for Core Detector Project of Zhangzhou Units 3 & 4

On July 30, the core detector project for Zhangzhou Units 3 & 4, undertaken by China Nuclear Control System Engineering Co., Ltd., commenced smoothly at the Shandong Branch, with experts from the owner and the institute attending the meeting. This project marks the first large-scale application of the Longmou® Core — core detector assembly products, independently developed by China Nuclear Control, on HPR1000 (Hualong One) units. It signifies a new stage of high-quality development in the engineering application of the Longmou® Core series products, represents an important milestone, and will further enhance the autonomy, safety, and international competitiveness of China's nuclear power industry chain. Going forward, China Nuclear Control will continue to uphold the philosophy of "integrating nuclear innovation for efficiency and leading the future with intelligence," persistently deepen technological research in the nuclear detection field, accurately align with user needs, strengthen coordination and collaboration with relevant parties, and safely and efficiently advance project implementation to ensure high-quality product delivery...

2026-08-01