Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant
Proposed nuclear power plant in Liaoning, China
40°21′5″N 120°32′45″E / 40.35139°N 120.54583°E / 40.35139; 120.54583VVER-1200 PWR
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The Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant, known also 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 Co. (20%), and State Development and Investment Corporation (10%). China Nuclear Power Engineering Company (CNPEC) is the general contractor for the project; in 2016 the initial version with six AP1000s was expected to cost some CNY110 billion ($17.1 billion).[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.[4]
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Atomstroyexport signed the detailed contract for the construction of two VVER-1200s (Xudabao 3 and 4) on 7 March 2019.
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.[5] Rosatom will supply the nuclear island; the turbine generators will be supplied by China.[6] Commercial operation of both units is expected by 2028.[7]
Work on Unit 1, the first CAP-1000, began in November 2023.[8] Work on Unit 2 began in July 2024.[9]
Reactor data
The Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant consists of 4 reactors currently under construction.
| Unit | Type | Net Capacity | Gross Capacity | Construction start | Operation start (planned) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | ||||||
| Xudabao 3 | VVER1200 | 1200 MW | 1274 MW | 28 July, 2021 | 2027 | [10] |
| Xudabao 4 | VVER1200 | 1200 MW | 1274 MW | 19 May, 2022 | 2028 | [11] |
| Phase 2 | ||||||
| Xudabao 1 | CAP1000 | 1000 MW | 1290 MW | 3 Nov, 2023 | 2028 | [12] |
| Xudabao 2 | CAP1000 | 1000 MW | 1290 MW | 17 July, 2024 | 2029 | [13] |
See also
China portal
Energy portal
Nuclear technology portal
References
- ^ "Nuclear power in China". Information Papers: Country Briefings. World Nuclear Association (WNA). 30 July 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "General contract signed for Tianwan Phase IV". World Nuclear News. WNA. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
- ^ "Contract for nuclear islands of Xudabao Phase I". World Nuclear News. WNA. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ "Contract for nuclear islands of Xudabao Phase I". World Nuclear News. WNA. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "China begins work on $17bn Xudabao nuclear power station". www.globalconstructionreview.com. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). 6 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Construction begins of Xudabao 3". www.neimagazine.com. Progressive Media International. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "AtomStroyExport unveils schedule for China projects". World Nuclear News. WNA. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Work on Xudabao unit 1 gets under way". World Nuclear News. WNA. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Construction starts on Xudabao 2". World Nuclear News. WNA. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Xudabao 3". Power Reactor Information System (PRIS). International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Xudabao 4". PRIS. IAEA. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Xudabao 1". PRIS. IAEA. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Xudabao 2". PRIS. IAEA. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
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