Key Breakthroughs Achieved in Development of Core Equipment for BEST Compact Fusion Energy Test Facility

Recently, at a critical juncture in the all-out sprint toward the "double-half" goals, the development of two core components of the compact fusion energy test facility (BEST) main machine equipment—the vacuum vessel and the mid-plane thermal shield—undertaken by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group and manufactured by No.1 Machine Tool Plant, has achieved successive milestone results. Multiple key manufacturing tasks have been successfully completed and delivered upon acceptance, marking that the development of BEST main machine core equipment has fully entered the critical stage of tackling difficulties and accelerating the sprint, laying a solid foundation for high-quality project delivery. As the core key equipment of the compact fusion energy test facility, the BEST vacuum vessel and mid-plane thermal shield feature complex structures, extremely high precision requirements, and difficult manufacturing processes...

2026-08-03

Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission: Toward Innovation and Green Development, Empowering All Industries with Nuclear Energy

Important DiscourseThe nuclear industry is a high-tech strategic industry and a crucial cornerstone of national security. We must adhere to safe development and innovative development, persist in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, comprehensively enhance the core competitiveness of the nuclear industry, and write a new glorious chapter for China's nuclear industry. Empowering All Industries with Nuclear Energy: A Visit to the World's Largest Large-Scale Coupling Demonstration Base of Nuclear Energy and Petrochemical Industry. Panoramic view of the nuclear island of Unit 1 of CNNC Suneng Jiangsu Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant. Interior view of the nuclear island of Unit 1 of CNNC Suneng Jiangsu Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant. Rendering of CNNC Suneng Jiangsu Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant. Night view of Lianyungang Petrochemical Industry Base (All photos provided by CNNC). On the coast of the Yellow Sea, Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province...

2026-08-03

Pre-Startup Review (PSUR) for Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 Completed

From July 15 to 30, the Pre-Startup Review (PSUR) for Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 was conducted at the Sanmen nuclear power plant site. The review was organized by the Shanghai Office of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), and the review team consisted of 21 experts from the WANO Shanghai Office, WANO Tokyo Center, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Leaders of Sanmen Nuclear Power Company and personnel from relevant fields participated in this activity. The review aimed to systematically and comprehensively evaluate the readiness of Unit 3 prior to startup, identify areas for improvement, analyze causes, and propose improvement recommendations. Through site inspections, work observations, document package reviews, and personnel interviews, the WANO review team conducted a thorough assessment of...

2026-08-03

Wang Min, Deputy Director of the China International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Execution Center, Led a Delegation to Thailand and Malaysia to Attend China-Thailand and China-Malaysia Bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Consultations on Nuclear Fusion

To fully implement the spirit of China's Belt and Road Initiative, implement the Memorandum of Understanding between China and Thailand on jointly strengthening nuclear fusion exchange and cooperation, and advance research and development cooperation in the field of nuclear fusion between China and Thailand and between China and Malaysia, the China-Thailand and China-Malaysia bilateral science and technology cooperation consultations on nuclear fusion were held in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur respectively from July 27 to 30. Wang Min, Deputy Director of the Nuclear Fusion Center, led a delegation to attend the meetings. At the China-Thailand consultation, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on their respective national fusion research and development progress, how to implement the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on jointly strengthening nuclear fusion exchange and cooperation, and matters such as jointly conducting fusion physics experimental research, personnel exchange visits, and talent cultivation based on the TT-1 tokamak device donated by China.

2026-08-03

Global nuclear power generation hits record high in 2025, with net growth mainly driven by China

According to the latest release of the Statistical Review of World Energy, global nuclear power generation reached 2,845 TWh in 2025, an increase of approximately 30 TWh from 2024, up 1.3% year-on-year, setting a new record. Among this, China's nuclear power generation increased by more than 34 TWh, becoming the primary source of net global nuclear growth. This record needs to be viewed within a longer timeframe. The previous peak in global nuclear power generation occurred in 2006, when it reached 2,803 TWh. In other words, although 2025 global nuclear power generation has surpassed the previous peak, the cumulative increase over 19 years is only about 1.5%, which does not indicate rapid expansion on a global scale. Over the past decade, global nuclear power generation has risen from 2015...

2026-08-03

Wuke Superconducting Completes Tens of Millions in Angel Round Financing, Accelerating the Industrialization of High-Temperature Superconducting Tapes

In late July 2026, Beijing Wuke Superconducting Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Wuke Superconducting") completed an angel round financing of tens of millions of RMB. This round was jointly invested by CASSTAR, Zhongguancun Capital, and Huairou Hard Technology Fund. The joint backing of several renowned venture capital institutions fully confirms the capital market's high recognition of Wuke Superconducting's core team, technical strength, and industry development prospects. Wuke Superconducting was initiated by the technical team of the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on the R&D, preparation, and industrial application of a new generation of high-temperature superconducting tapes. The company is dedicated to overcoming the key bottlenecks in transitioning high-temperature superconducting materials from laboratory to large-scale application, building an integrated platform covering superconducting target development, core equipment R&D, high-performance tape preparation, and ultimate performance characterization of wires and tapes.

2026-08-03

Mao Yawei, General Manager of China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, Leads a Delegation to Visit Harbin Engineering University

On July 28, a three-member delegation led by Mao Yawei, General Manager of China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, visited Harbin Engineering University (HEU). Chen Hailong, Assistant President of HEU, attended the meeting. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on deepening international talent cultivation and scientific research cooperation. Chen Hailong extended a warm welcome to Mao Yawei and his delegation. He stated that HEU has been continuously and thoroughly implementing the important speech and directives delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping during his visit to the university, closely aligning with the national nuclear industry development needs, and advancing education, science and technology, and talent development in an integrated manner. China Zhongyuan and HEU have a solid foundation for cooperation and broad prospects, having already achieved fruitful results in areas such as joint cultivation of international students, international talent training, and platform resource sharing...

2026-08-03

Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project—Hainan Province's first "Hualong One" nuclear power project—has been connected to the grid and is generating electricity

On August 1, Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II Project, the first large-scale pressurized water reactor nuclear power project under controlling construction by China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the first "Hualong One" nuclear power project in Hainan Province, was connected to the grid, generating Huaneng's first kilowatt-hour of pressurized water reactor nuclear power. This marks that the unit has officially gained the capability to transmit power to the grid, taking a key step toward the goal of commercial operation. The project plans to build two 1.2-million-kilowatt nuclear power units, equipped with China's independently developed third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power technology, the "Hualong One." It vigorously promotes the independent design of nuclear power and the localization of equipment manufacturing, and adopts a safety design concept combining active and passive systems, which can significantly improve the reliability and safety of the nuclear power plant. ...

2026-08-03

American Fusion Completes First Phase of Texatron Testing at Texas Tech University

American Fusion (American Fusion, OTC: AMFN) announced on July 31 that the first phase of its proprietary Texatron Fusion Engine engineering and testing program has been completed at the Center for Emerging Energy Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The company stated that the project has achieved initial engineering goals and has advanced to the next phase of the Texatron development and testing program. According to reports, American Fusion's seven-member science and engineering team collaborated with Texas Tech University personnel this week on engineering assessments, subsystem...

2026-08-01

Rongfa Nuclear Power stated it will provide conventional island forgings for the Huaneng Shidao Bay High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor nuclear project

On July 31, Rongfa Nuclear Power responded to investor inquiries on the interactive platform, stating that the company provides conventional island forgings for the Huaneng Shidao Bay High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor nuclear power plant. Regarding the high-temperature gas-cooled reactor projects at certain sites promoted by CNNC Energy, the company is actively participating in expanding related business announcements, with specific operational information consistent with the company's announcements.

2026-08-01

"Nuclear-Solar Complementarity"! CGN Ningde 200MW Offshore Solar Project Achieves Full-Capacity Grid Connection

According to China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), on July 31, the CGN Ningde 200MW offshore solar project achieved full-capacity grid connection and power generation. This project is one of the mobilized offshore solar projects in Fujian Province and also CGN's first "nuclear-solar co-siting" offshore solar project, holding significant demonstration value for promoting the green transformation of the local energy structure, building a new energy system, and driving the region to create a zero-carbon demonstration park. Located within the water area of the Ningde nuclear site in Tailaoshan Bay Village, Fuding City, the project utilizes the marine resources surrounding the nuclear power base to achieve three-dimensional development combining nuclear and solar energy. The total site area is approximately 3,020 mu, with an installed capacity of 200MW, supported by a 20MW/40MWh backup system. The project's operational period is 25 years...

2026-08-01

Full-scale Construction Commences for Core Detector Project of Zhangzhou Units 3 & 4

On July 30, the core detector project for Zhangzhou Units 3 & 4, undertaken by China Nuclear Control System Engineering Co., Ltd., commenced smoothly at the Shandong Branch, with experts from the owner and the institute attending the meeting. This project marks the first large-scale application of the Longmou® Core — core detector assembly products, independently developed by China Nuclear Control, on HPR1000 (Hualong One) units. It signifies a new stage of high-quality development in the engineering application of the Longmou® Core series products, represents an important milestone, and will further enhance the autonomy, safety, and international competitiveness of China's nuclear power industry chain. Going forward, China Nuclear Control will continue to uphold the philosophy of "integrating nuclear innovation for efficiency and leading the future with intelligence," persistently deepen technological research in the nuclear detection field, accurately align with user needs, strengthen coordination and collaboration with relevant parties, and safely and efficiently advance project implementation to ensure high-quality product delivery...

2026-08-01

CATL Again Leads New Funding Round for Beta Fusion

On July 31, CATL continued to lead a new funding round for fusion frontier technology company Beta Fusion with an investment of several hundred million yuan. Corporate information query platforms showed that relevant details of Beta Fusion's latest funding round had been updated that day. This marks CATL's renewed commitment to the company following its lead investment of several hundred million yuan in Beta Fusion's seed round in early June this year. Beta Fusion (Beijing) Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was established in late 2025 with a registered capital of 1 million yuan, focusing primarily on the pulsed field-reversed configuration (FRC) magneto-inertial confinement route to explore commercialization pathways for controlled nuclear fusion. The company's founder, Cao Zhiping, is among the early domestic researchers engaged in pulsed FRC route development...

2026-08-01

The Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Successfully Held a Technical Seminar on Performance Testing of Iodine Adsorbers in Nuclear Facilities

Recently, the technical seminar on performance testing of iodine adsorbers in nuclear facilities, hosted by the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as "the Center") and organized by the Key Laboratory of Radioactive Gas Purification Technology of CNNC, was held in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. Representatives from domestic nuclear facility operation, design, testing and inspection organizations, as well as relevant personnel from the Center's Reactor Department, Event Assessment Department, and General Operations Department attended the meeting. The seminar focused on core topics such as periodic testing methods for iodine adsorbers in ventilation systems of nuclear facilities, acceptance criteria, and test cycle requirements under long-term operation. Participants conducted in-depth exchanges on the advantages and disadvantages of radioactive versus non-radioactive test methods for iodine adsorber adsorption efficiency, 2-inch...

2026-08-01

Hefei Institute of Energy and Xianchu Nuclear Assembly Jointly Establish a Joint Laboratory for Tritium-Related Environmental Control Equipment for Fusion

On July 23, the Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, and Shijiazhuang Xianchu Nuclear Energy Equipment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Xianchu Energy Development Group, held a signing ceremony in Hefei, Anhui Province, for the Joint Laboratory for Tritium-Related Environmental Control Equipment for Fusion. The collaboration will focus on the development of tritium-related environmental control equipment for nuclear fusion devices, advancing key technology breakthroughs and industrial applications. Hu Haomin, Deputy Director of the Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center; Chen Kun, Chairman of Xianchu Energy Development Group; Fang Yongsheng, Executive Deputy General Manager of Shijiazhuang Xianchu Nuclear Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.; and Zhao Xinhua, General Manager of China-Ukraine Xianchu Nuclear Energy Technology Co., Ltd., attended the signing ceremony. The Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive...

2026-08-01

State Council Approves Four Nuclear Power Projects, Eight Units Granted Construction Approval

On July 31, the State Council's executive meeting reviewed and approved four nuclear power projects, including the Phase I project of Zhuanghe in Liaoning Province. The meeting noted that nuclear power units should be constructed and operated in accordance with the highest global safety standards, with strengthened safety oversight across the entire chain and all sectors, to ensure absolute nuclear safety. According to reports, the approved projects comprise a total of 8 units across 4 projects, specifically: 2 units for Phase II of CNNC's Jinqimen Nuclear Power in Zhejiang, 2 units for Phase I of Zhuanghe Nuclear Power in Liaoning, 2 units for Phase III of CGN's Taipingling Nuclear Power in Guangdong, and 2 units for Phase I of SPIC's Laiyang Nuclear Power in Shandong. According to the approvals previously issued by the National Nuclear Safety Administration for the Environmental Impact Reports (site selection stage) of the above four projects...

2026-07-31

On-site assembly of the 50MW heat exchange station for Unit 4 of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant successfully completed

On July 30, the 50MW heat exchange station for Unit 4 of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant completed on-site assembly, providing solid equipment support for heating in the front plant area this winter. The heat exchange station measures 16 meters in length, 9 meters in width, and 7.4 meters in height, with a total weight of 150 tons. The equipment integrates heat exchangers, circulating water pumps, water treatment devices, and electrical control instruments, forming a complete integrated heating system. The system is arranged on the zero-meter floor of the turbine hall and is responsible for heating the office areas in the front plant area. To ensure the winter heating milestone, the Equipment Procurement Division of Liaoning Nuclear Power, together with the on-site Equipment Department of the engineering company, equipment manufacturers, and installation units, established a special working group, implementing mechanisms such as weekly leadership meetings, daily morning briefings for teams, and daily progress reports, and successively coordinated and resolved issues related to equipment transportation, pipeline hoisting, scaffold erection and dismantling, power supply assurance, and cross-construction coordination, completing all assembly work of the heat exchange station as planned.

2026-07-31

Dong Baotong, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment and Director of the National Nuclear Safety Administration, Led a Delegation to Attend the China-Russia Joint Coordination Meeting on Nuclear Safety

On July 27, at the invitation of the Federal Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision Service of Russia, Dong Baotong, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment and Director of the National Nuclear Safety Administration, led a delegation to attend the China-Russia Joint Coordination Meeting on Nuclear Safety. During the meeting, the National Nuclear Safety Administration introduced China's latest progress in always placing nuclear safety at the highest priority, strengthening the building of nuclear safety regulatory forces, improving regulatory functions in key areas, and promoting the adaptation of regulatory capacity to the development of the nuclear industry, under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization and the holistic approach to national security; shared China's in-depth participation in global nuclear safety governance, as well as the Integrated Regulatory Review Service of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Russian side appreciated...

2026-07-31

Helong-2 Magnet Coil Project Kickoff Meeting Successfully Held at Lanzhou Taiji

On July 29, 2026, the Helong-2 magnet coil project kickoff meeting was successfully held at Lanzhou Taiji. This project involves core components of ENN's third-generation spherical torus hydrogen-boron fusion device, featuring extremely high technical precision, massive system integration complexity, and stringent engineering development standards. Undertaking this core development task represents ENN Group's high recognition and full trust in Lanzhou Taiji's technical capabilities, manufacturing strength, and quality control competence, laying a solid foundation for further deepening cooperation between the two parties. In the next step, Lanzhou Taiji will coordinate its premium R&D and production resources to focus on tackling core fusion technologies, implementing strict review and meticulous control throughout the entire process from structural design, multi-physics simulation, process trial production, to manufacturing...

2026-07-31

SNPDRI Achieves Key Breakthrough in Modular Construction Technology for Ultra-Large Cooling Towers

Recently, the post-doctoral workstation of State Nuclear Electric Power Planning Design & Research Institute (SNPDRI) under State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) completed the special research on key technologies for modular design and construction of cooling tower X-shaped columns, which passed expert review. The research focuses on the modular construction challenges of prefabricated components for ultra-large cooling towers, systematically tackling the issue from three dimensions: scheme design, numerical simulation, and physical testing, achieving a series of technical results in joint design, reliability verification, and test validation. The research innovatively proposed a complete set of design schemes for multiple types of modular joints. Based on the load-bearing characteristics of cooling tower X-shaped columns, three types of modular column base joints were developed: integral post-cast, hybrid post-cast, and mechanical connection types, as well as three types of modular ring beam joints: composite ring beam, ring beam post-cast strip, and modular ring beam types. Parametric numerical analysis models were also established to achieve refined design of joint structures.

2026-07-31

Lufeng Nuclear Power Unit 5 PMC Installation Task Successfully Completed

On July 6, 2026, with the successful installation, handover, and commissioning of the PMC02 and PMC03 systems for Lufeng Nuclear Power Unit 5, the PMC system installation work for the unit was successfully completed, marking the full achievement of the core tasks of the 5PMC Installation Joint Party Member Task Force. The smooth realization of this key milestone fully demonstrated the robust capability of the integrated engineering and production joint team in collaborative construction, driving a phased breakthrough in the construction of Unit 5. This laid a solid foundation for subsequent on-site inspections for the nuclear material license and the smooth receipt of new fuel. Collaborative Breakthrough to Ensure Milestones As the core specialized key equipment for receiving, storing, and transferring nuclear fuel in a nuclear power plant, the PMC system is a critical carrier ensuring the stable operation of the fuel handling system and an indispensable prerequisite for on-site nuclear material license inspections. Its installation quality and construction schedule directly impact the overall construction pace of the unit and the broader fuel loading and commissioning timeline. During this PMC installation phase, the on-site construction conditions were complex, and the pressure to overcome challenges was unprecedented. The team faced multiple difficulties, including intensive cross-disciplinary operations, intricate construction interfaces, severely limited workspace, and tight availability of lifting and scaffolding resources. Project progress faced significant resistance, coordination was highly challenging, and the task was extremely arduous. To fundamentally reverse the passive situation and ensure the achievement of construction goals, the Lufeng Nuclear Power Production Service Department, under the overall guidance of the company's Party Committee, took the initiative. It adopted a model where leaders personally oversaw the campaign and tackled problems directly on-site. By coordinating the construction efforts of the Safety Protection Department, Technical Department, Project Department, supervision units, and various participating construction entities, the PMC Installation Joint Party Member Task Force was formally established. The team consistently adhered to Party-building leadership in project breakthroughs, firmly upholding the value orientation of "Three Focuses." They solidified a normalized multi-party coordination mechanism involving daily meetings and on-the-spot problem-solving, effectively breaking down construction barriers and interface bottlenecks between the work teams of the two construction companies, CNNC Huaxing and China Nuclear Industry 23. By dynamically coordinating construction plans, on-site safety management, manpower organization, and resource allocation, they achieved on-site problem identification, assessment, and resolution. This efficiently resolved various issues such as cross-construction conflicts, material transport obstructions, and resource allocation tensions. Through meticulous coordination and integrated collaborative operations, they provided solid organizational support for achieving the construction goals. Innovation and Pragmatism to Set Benchmarks Throughout the entire campaign, all Party member core members took the lead, shouldered heavy responsibilities, targeted efforts precisely, and broke through difficulties, comprehensively solidifying on-site construction conditions. The team scientifically coordinated the erection, dismantling, and optimization of scaffolding in the fuel building, streamlined the construction logic for civil and installation cross-operations, and systematically completed the defect rectification and power-on work for the spent fuel crane, auxiliary crane, and 130t overhead crane, thoroughly clearing pre-installation obstacles for key equipment introduction. All personnel adhered to the principle of "taking one step forward, being proactive," ensuring that on-site conditions did not wait for procedures and that progress was not stalled by interfaces. They continuously optimized process connections and operational logic, focused on key areas in phases, assigned responsibilities by module, and dynamically optimized resource allocation. By balancing safety with progress and upholding both bottom lines and efficiency, they efficiently and successfully completed the introduction, positioning, and installation of key equipment for the PMC02 system. Concurrently, leveraging experience from previous multi-unit construction projects, the team boldly broke away from traditional fixed procedures and innovatively optimized the construction organization logic. They adopted an interleaved parallel construction approach, simultaneously carrying out multiple key specialized tasks for the first time within the group, including preliminary nuclear cleaning of the spent fuel pool hall, pressure testing of the spent fuel pool, pipe installation and flushing, and comprehensive foreign material search and removal from the fuel racks. Through innovation and pragmatic action, they created a benchmark case for efficient PMC system installation in Hualong One units. Successful Completion, Setting Off Again The successful completion of the PMC installation campaign for Unit 5 is a landmark achievement demonstrating the deep integration of Party-building and production at Lufeng Nuclear Power, efficient multi-disciplinary coordination, and the effective implementation of refined on-site management. It fully showcases the excellent spirit of the Party member team in daring to fight tough battles, being capable of winning them, charging forward, and sustaining continuous operations. The journey does not end; the campaign continues. Next, the PMC Installation Joint Party Member Task Force will persistently maintain its fighting posture, firmly anchor on the overall goal of unit fuel loading, steadily advance the commissioning and various functional tests of the PMC02 and PMC03 systems, and efficiently complete key tasks such as system commissioning and the interconnection of the four pools. They will strive to ensure the smooth passage of the on-site nuclear material license inspection, injecting strong momentum into the high-quality and safe commissioning and operation of the unit.

2026-07-31