Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant

Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant
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CountryPeople's Republic of China
LocationXingcheng, Huludao, Liaoning
Coordinates40°21′5″N 120°32′45″E / 40.35139°N 120.54583°E / 40.35139; 120.54583
Construction began28 July 2021
Construction costCN¥110 billion (US$16 billion)
Owners
OperatorLiaoning Nuclear Power Company Ltd.
Nuclear power station
Reactor typeCAP1000 PWR
VVER-1200 PWR
Power generation
Units planned2 × 1000 MW
Units under const.2 × 1000 MW, 2 × 1200 MW
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The Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant, also known as Xudapu, is a nuclear power station under construction in Xudabao Village, Haibin County, Xingcheng, Huludao, on the coast of Liaoning province, in northeast China. It was initially planned to have six 1000-MW AP1000 or CAP1000 light water reactors,[1] but the first two to start construction were changed to VVER-1200s.[2]

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) owns 70% of the project, along with Datang International Power Generation Company (20%), and State Development and Investment Corporation (10%). China Nuclear Power Engineering Company (CNPEC) is the general contractor for the project; the initial version with six AP1000s was expected to cost around CN¥110 billion (US$16 billion) back in 2016.[3]

Preliminary work on the site began in 2010, but no nuclear concrete pour was made, and works were suspended for several years after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. In 2014, the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) granted approval for the first two units. In 2016, China Nuclear Industry 22 Construction Company (CNI22), a subsidiary of China Nuclear Engineering and Construction Corporation (CNECC) signed an EPC contract for the first two units.[3]

CNNC and Atomstroyexport signed the detailed contract for the construction of two VVER-1200s (Xudabao 3 and 4) on 7 March 2019.[2]

First concrete pour started on 28 July 2021, with Unit 3, which despite its designation is the first reactor at the site. Work on Unit 4 began in May 2022.[4] Rosatom will supply the nuclear island; the turbine generators will be supplied by China.[5] Commercial operation of both units is expected by 2028.[6]

Work on Unit 1, the first CAP1000, began in November 2023.[7] Work on Unit 2 began in July 2024.[8]

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  2. ^ a b "General contract signed for Tianwan Phase IV". World Nuclear News. World Nuclear Association. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Contract for nuclear islands of Xudabao Phase I". World Nuclear News. World Nuclear Association. 14 October 2016. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  4. ^ Rogers, David (6 August 2021). "China begins work on $17bn Xudabao nuclear power station". Global Construction Review. Chartered Institute of Building. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Construction begins of Xudabao 3". Nuclear Engineering International. Progressive Media International. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ^ "AtomStroyExport unveils schedule for China projects". World Nuclear News. World Nuclear Association. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Work on Xudabao unit 1 gets under way". World Nuclear News. World Nuclear Association. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Construction starts on Xudabao 2". World Nuclear News. World Nuclear Association. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.