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The first concrete pouring for the nuclear island of Unit 2 of State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Project was successfully completed.

The first concrete pouring for the nuclear island of Unit 2 of SPIC Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Project was completed at 16:07 on September 30, after 69 hours and 40 minutes of continuous work. A total of 6,732.5 cubic meters of concrete was used for this pouring, marking another important milestone for the project after the FCD achievement for the nuclear island of Unit 1. Phase I of the Bailong Nuclear Power Project plans to build two CAP1000 nuclear power units. These two units adopt independently designed and domestically manufactured Generation III passive nuclear power technology, with each unit having a capacity of up to 1.25 million kilowatts. At present, Unit 1 has entered the construction and installation stage, and the steel containment vessel bottom head, CA20, CV1R, CA01...

2026-09-30

Guangxi Nuclear Power Holds the 2026 Third-Quarter Nuclear Safety Culture Promotion Studio Joint Exchange Activity

To cultivate a solid foundation for nuclear safety culture and promote the exchange and sharing of technical experience among regulatory authorities, owners, and all participating construction parties, the 2026 third-quarter Nuclear Safety Culture Promotion Studio joint exchange activity for the South China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the "South China Supervision Station"), the Bailong Nuclear Power Project, and the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Project was recently held at Guangxi Nuclear Power. The activity was chaired by Zheng Tao, head of the on-site supervision group for the Bailong Nuclear Power Project of the South China Supervision Station. Chen Rongda, director of the Third Nuclear Facility Supervision Division of the South China Supervision Station, Li Qiang, general manager of Guangxi Nuclear Power, and Hou Yousheng, general manager of Fangchenggang Nuclear Power, attended the activity, along with representatives from all participating construction units. All parties gathered together to focus on the cultivation and implementation of nuclear safety culture...

2026-09-30

Unit 2 of State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Project starts construction

At 18:27 on September 27, the nuclear island of Unit 2 of State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Guangxi Nuclear Power Bailong Nuclear Power Project began its first concrete pour (FCD), marking that Phase I of the Bailong Nuclear Power Project has shifted from single-unit construction to a new stage of comprehensive dual-unit construction. The FCD for Unit 2 of the Bailong Nuclear Power Project adopted a single-side pushing continuous one-time integral pouring method, with approximately 6,637 cubic meters of concrete planned to be poured over approximately 58 hours. In view of the multiple overlapping construction difficulties such as the large bottom slab size, irregular shape, and high difficulty of temperature control and curing, the project team prepared a special construction plan in advance and implemented all-round safeguard measures. The single-side pushing pouring path and process parameters were optimized, and the owner, supervisor and general contractor exercised full-process on-site supervision and control

2026-09-28

South China Regional Office Conducts Special Nuclear Safety Inspection on Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant in Response to Extreme Weather

Since 2026, the coastal area where Fangchenggang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is located has experienced frequent extreme weather events. During the passage of Typhoon Maysak in July, the maximum gust measured on site at the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant reached Force 9, with cumulative rainfall during the event reaching as high as 424.2 mm; in August, affected by the peripheral circulation of Typhoon Zitan, the area once again suffered sustained heavy wind and rain, with localized cumulative rainfall exceeding 300 mm. In response to the severe climatic situation of superimposed strong typhoons and short-duration heavy rainfall, the South China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Inspection of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the South China Regional Office) recently took the initiative to...

2026-09-27

Japan's GX investment expands nuclear power supply chain demand, 17 Korean nuclear power-related material and equipment suppliers visit Tokyo for business talks

On September 10, 2026, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced that, together with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and the Korea Nuclear Industry Association, it had dispatched the 2026 Smart Energy Week Climate Technology Market Exploration Delegation to Tokyo, Japan. The delegation consisted of 17 Korean suppliers of materials, parts, and equipment in the new energy and nuclear power sectors. KOTRA stated that the move aims to align with Japan's energy transition and growing electricity demand, and to support Korean suppliers in entering the local Japanese supply chain. The Korean delegation, together with the Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association (JEMA) and RX Japan, jointly held a Japanese power equipment industry...

2026-09-10

GE HealthCare's StarGuide GX Digital 4D CZT SPECT/CT Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance in the U.S.

GE HealthCare recently announced that its new digital 4D CZT SPECT/CT system, StarGuide GX, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system had previously obtained CE marking, and this U.S. clearance marks progress in the clinical adoption of its next-generation molecular imaging technology. Designed for theragnostics and precision medicine needs, StarGuide GX is a comprehensive SPECT/CT system. It supports imaging at multiple energy levels, enables general-purpose SPECT imaging, and is tailored for emerging tracer applications, including investigational α-emitters, aiming to provide imaging support for clinicians and researchers exploring new pathways in diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic response monitoring.

2026-09-09

Baiyunshan Xike Visits Jiujiang, Jiangxi to Explore Nuclear Medicine Industry Chain Cooperation

Recently, a delegation from Guangzhou Baiyunshan Xike Health Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited (GP Corp.), visited Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, conducting field inspections and discussion exchanges in Ruichang City, Jiujiang Economic Development Zone, and Pengze County, focusing on cooperation across the full nuclear medicine industry chain. Liu Hong, Director of the Scientific Research Project Management Department of GP Corp. and Chairman and General Manager of Baiyunshan Xike, led the core team in exchanges with Chen Shuilian, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Mayor of Jiujiang Municipal People's Government, as well as responsible officials from Ruichang City, Pengze County, and Jiujiang Economic Development Zone, reaching multiple consensuses on subsequent cooperation. The inspection covered key facilities including the Ruichang Institute of Nuclear Physics Applications, the Biomedical (Nuclear) Industrial Park in Jiujiang Economic Development Zone, and the Jiangxi Tianhong Nuclear Technology project site in Pengze County. The delegation conducted in-depth visits to research laboratories, industrial parks, and projects under construction to understand local capabilities in nuclear technology research, isotope R&D infrastructure, project construction progress, as well as land and industrial supporting conditions.

2026-09-07

Concrete Placement Completed for Raft Foundation of Circulating Water Pit on North Side of 5BMX Turbine Generator Building at Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant

On August 30, the concrete placement for the raft foundation of the circulating water pit on the north side of the 5BMX turbine generator building at the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant in Guangxi, undertaken by China Energy Engineering Group Anhui Electric Power Construction No.2 Engineering Co., Ltd., was completed. The total concrete volume placed was 796 cubic meters, with two truck-mounted concrete pumps operating simultaneously, and the work was completed in approximately 22 hours. The circulating water pit raft foundation is a key underground structure of the turbine hall. This mass concrete placement was carried out using the horizontal layered pouring method. The project department made advanced overall arrangements, refined the construction plan, and organized safety and technical briefings for construction. During the placement, project personnel performed their respective duties with coordinated collaboration, efficiently advancing concrete transport, placement, vibration, surface finishing, curing, and other tasks. Dedicated personnel were assigned for on-site supervision to strictly control key parameters such as pouring speed, vibration depth, and slump, and to rigorously implement safety and quality control measures, ensuring the entire construction process was safe, controllable, and quality-compliant. Ultimately, this critical civil construction milestone was successfully completed, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent circulating water system construction and the overall structural construction of the turbine hall.

2026-09-02

Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Holds Special Symposium on Nuclear Safety Management

Recently, Gao Zhigang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Fangchenggang Nuclear Power, presided over a special symposium centered on the theme of "firmly holding the nuclear safety 'rice bowl' in our own hands," engaging in exchanges with departments including Operations Division I, Operations Division II, Nuclear Safety and Licensing Department, and Training Department, while also delivering relay training in accordance with the requirements of CGN's 2026 "Red Egret - Party Committee Member Plan" training program. At the symposium, department representatives shared work insights and best practices based on their job responsibilities and frontline work realities, focusing on role positioning, capability enhancement, value creation, and cognitive upgrading, while also offering suggestions on production safety management, risk prevention and control, and on-site execution. Gao Zhigang...

2026-09-01

CA01 Module of Unit 1 at Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant Successfully Hoisted into Position in the Nuclear Island

On August 29, the CA01 module of Unit 1 at the Bailong Nuclear Power Plant of SPIC Guangxi Nuclear Power was precisely positioned, marking a new phase of parallel civil construction and installation in the nuclear island. ▲On August 29, the hoisting operation of the CA01 module of Unit 1 at the Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant of SPIC was proceeding in an orderly manner. The CA01 module is located in the reactor building of the nuclear island and serves as the installation room for main equipment such as the reactor pressure vessel, steam generators, and pressurizer. The module is T-shaped in overall form, with external dimensions of 28 meters in length, 29 meters in width, and 24 meters in height. It consists of 47 sub-modules, with a total lifting weight of approximately 1,167 tons, making it the largest and heaviest structural module in the nuclear island. The hoisting operation commenced at 8:07 a.m. and, after a series of maneuvers including lifting, hovering, slewing, lowering, and adjustment, was successfully positioned at 12:58 p.m., with the entire process being safe, controllable, stable, and orderly.

2026-08-31

Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Station Unit 2 Completes First Ten-Year Overhaul

On the morning of August 25, Unit 2 of CGNPC Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Station successfully synchronized to the grid on its first attempt following the 7th overhaul, marking the completion of the F207 overhaul undertaken by CGNPC Service Maintenance Company. This overhaul was the first ten-year overhaul since Unit 2 was put into commercial operation. The maintenance process achieved the goal of "no indicator events in safety, quality, and schedule," and made breakthroughs in charging pump maintenance and nuclear-grade socket welding operations. During this overhaul, the nuclear-grade socket welding project was implemented on-site for the first time. To ensure work quality, the maintenance team completed preparatory work in advance, including welding procedure qualification certification, skill qualification process card review and submission, test piece welding, and non-destructive testing, all of which passed acceptance.

2026-08-28

Japan's GX Promotion Organization Invests in Nuclear Fusion Startups

Japan's Green Transformation Promotion Organization (GX Promotion Organization) has invested in two startups, focusing on nuclear fusion-related technology and plastic recycling businesses respectively. The public funds invested are expected to be approximately 3 billion yen; when private sector funds are included, the total related investment is expected to reach approximately 20 billion yen. The two companies are Kyoto Fusioneering and JEPLAN. Among them, Kyoto Fusioneering is primarily engaged in the development of nuclear fusion engineering technology, while JEPLAN is involved in circular economy businesses such as plastic recycling. Details of the investment are expected to be officially announced by the relevant parties. This investment is seen as part of Japan's push to industrialize its green transformation.

2026-08-24

Steel Containment Vessel Ring 1 of Unit 1 at Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant Successfully Hoisted into Place

At 11:38 on August 16, after 4 hours and 01 minutes of continuous and stable operation, the steel containment vessel ring 1 (CV1R) of the nuclear island of Unit 1 at Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant was successfully hoisted into place. This hoisting marks another successful installation of a key module following the CVBH and CA20 modules for Unit 1 of Bailong Nuclear Power Plant, signifying a critical breakthrough in the construction of the main structure of the nuclear island of Unit 1. The steel containment vessel consists of five major modules: the bottom head, the intermediate cylindrical shell (rings 1 to 3), and the top head, serving as the third physical safety barrier of the reactor. The CV1R hoisted this time is the core component with the largest volume and heaviest weight among the five major components of the steel containment vessel, measuring approximately 15.5 meters in height and up to 39.6 meters in maximum inner diameter, integrating equipment...

2026-08-17

SPIC Nuclear Conventional Island Quality Supervision Sub-station Conducts Pre-FCD Supervision and Inspection on Unit 2 of Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant

Recently, the Nuclear Conventional Island Engineering Quality Supervision Sub-station of State Power Investment Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the SPIC Sub-station) completed the first and pre-FCD quality supervision and inspection of the conventional island of Unit 2 of Phase I of the Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant. The inspection adopted a cross-supervision model, coordinated by the Nuclear Conventional Island Engineering Quality Supervision Station, with the directly affiliated project station organizing a supervision team of senior industry experts, and the SPIC Sub-station providing full coordination and support throughout the process. This initiative aims to break long-standing inertial thinking and leverage external perspectives to identify management blind spots and quality hazards that may have been overlooked. Yin Jingfeng, Executive Deputy Director of the Nuclear Conventional Island Engineering Quality Supervision Group, attended the event and made work arrangements, with project leaders from the construction unit and all participating units fully involved in the supervision and inspection.

2026-08-11

First Concrete Pour (FCD) Successfully Completed for the Conventional Island of Unit 2 at Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant

At 10:06 on August 9, after 38 hours and 46 minutes of continuous effort, the First Concrete Pour (FCD) for the conventional island of Unit 2 at the SPIC Guangxi Bailong Nuclear Power Plant was successfully completed, marking the full commencement of the main construction phase for the conventional island. The basement floor slab of the conventional island of Unit 2 adopts an integral raft foundation, divided into 9 construction zones using the sequence method. This concrete pour covered Zone 1, starting at 19:20 on August 7, with a cumulative pour of 1,732 cubic meters of concrete, conducted safely and orderly throughout the process. Since July, Typhoon Maysak directly struck Fangchenggang, bringing successive storms, followed by days of high temperatures at the Bailong nuclear site, posing significant challenges to on-site construction. In response...

2026-08-10