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South China kicks off construction of new nuclear power reactor

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The nuclear power project in the city of Lufeng in south China's Guangdong Province. /CMG
The nuclear power project in the city of Lufeng in south China's Guangdong Province. /CMG

The nuclear power project in the city of Lufeng in south China's Guangdong Province. /CMG

The construction of a new reactor forming part of a nuclear power project in the city of Lufeng in south China's Guangdong Province began on Monday, according to China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN).

Adopting CAP1000, a third-generation pressurized water reactor design, the construction of the No. 1 reactor will incorporate modular construction, digital building technologies and automated welding, among others, to enhance safety and economic efficiency.

The project envisions having a total of six reactors. The construction of the No. 5 and No. 6 reactors began in 2022 and 2023 respectively, utilizing domestically designed third-generation Hualong One nuclear technology.

Once all six reactors are fully operational, the project is expected to generate about 52 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This output would equate to saving 15.77 million tonnes of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 42.69 million tonnes each year, CGN said.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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