The Xuwei Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power station under construction in Lianyungang city on the coast of Jiangsu Province, China. The plant is owned by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) through its subsidiary, Suneng Nuclear Power Company. Phase I will consist of two 1208 MWe Hualong One pressurized water reactors (PWR) and one 660 MWe HTR-PM600 high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.[2] total budge 71.96 billion RMB (US$10.58 billion)
| Xuwei Nuclear Power Plant | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Location | Xuwei, Lianyungang, Jiangsu |
| Coordinates | 34°37′30″N 119°30′30″E / 34.625076°N 119.508261°E[1] |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction cost | Unit 1,2,3: total US$10.58 billion |
| Owner | CNNC |
| Operator | CNNC Suneng NPC |
| Nuclear power station | |
| Reactor type | Hualong One PWR HTR-PM600 |
| Power generation | |
| Units planned | 3 × 1208 MW, 2 × 660 MW |
| Units under const. | 1 × 1208 MW |
The plant is expected to annually produce both 11.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and 32.5 million tonnes of high-temperature steam for local industry.[3]
Approval for the plant was granted by China's State Council in August 2024, and first concrete for Unit 1 was poured in January 2026.[3]
Reactor data
edit| Unit | Type | Net Capacity | Construction start | Operation start | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | |||||
| Unit 1 | Hualong One | 1208 MW | 16 Jan 2026 | 2030 | [4] |
| Unit 2 | Hualong One | 1208 MW | |||
| Unit 3 | HTR-PM600 | 660 MW | |||
| Phase II | |||||
| Unit 4 | Hualong One | ||||
| Unit 5 | Hualong One | ||||
| Unit 6 | HTR-PM600 | ||||
See also
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References
edit- ↑ "Jiangsu Xuwei nuclear power plant". Global Energy Monitor. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "Nuclear Power in China". Information Papers: Country Profiles. World Nuclear Association (WNA). 19 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 "China starts construction of innovative nuclear project". World Nuclear News. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "XUWEI-1". PRIS IAEA.