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Seawater Pump Design Scheme for Phase I Project of Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Plant Passes Review

On July 22, 2026, the industry review meeting for the seawater pump design scheme of the Phase I project of Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Plant, organized by the China Nuclear Industry Survey and Design Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association), was successfully held at Changsha Pump Works Co., Ltd. The project involves four main types of equipment: seawater intake pumps, distribution pumps, and high/low-pressure backwash pumps. The seawater intake pump, as the core rotating equipment of the water intake and discharge system, adopts for the first time a large horizontal split-case pump configuration, undertaking long-distance, high-lift seawater delivery tasks. This breaks through the siting constraints of nuclear power plants adjacent to the coastline and provides important demonstration and technology promotion value for the application of HPR1000 at inland-side coastal sites. The review panel consists of...

2026-08-04

CGN Dasheng NDT Helps Power Batteries Pass Quality Tests Smoothly

News of new energy vehicle fires occasionally surfaces, and the culprit is almost always the power battery. To fundamentally address this industry-wide problem, the mandatory national safety standard "Safety Requirements for Traction Battery of Electric Vehicles" will officially take effect on July 1, 2026, ushering in the strictest examination the battery industry has ever faced. Facing high-standard testing requirements, CGN Dasheng has deployed its full suite of non-destructive testing capabilities, leveraging precise and comprehensive non-destructive flaw detection technologies to help the industry deliver a high-standard safety answer sheet. The internal structure of a power battery is wound layer upon layer, resembling a Swiss roll. During production, subtle defects such as electrode foil wrinkles, metal debris contamination, and misalignment between positive and negative electrodes may occur. These "minor issues" can evolve into overheating,...

2026-08-04

CGN Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Project Unit 2 Officially Commences Commercial Operation

On August 3, CGN Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Project Unit 2 officially commenced commercial operation, marking the full completion of the Phase I project of the first Hualong One self-developed third-generation nuclear power project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Located in Huidong County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the Taipingling Nuclear Power Project's Phase I includes Units 1 and 2, which received national approval on April 8, 2019. Among them, Unit 1 of the project commenced commercial operation in April this year. The construction team fully leveraged experience from previous Hualong One projects, successively completing a series of major engineering milestones including nuclear island main structure construction, equipment installation and commissioning, nuclear fuel loading, first criticality of the reactor, and grid connection for power generation, with steady improvements in project construction quality, safety levels, and construction efficiency...

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

Japanese research team experimentally demonstrates that fusion plasma fluctuations can drive inward particle transport

August 3, 2026, a research team from The University of Tokyo and the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) under the National Institutes of Natural Sciences announced that researchers have directly observed in experiments that low-frequency electric field fluctuations in high-temperature plasma confined by a dipole magnetic field can transport particles to the central region of the plasma. Plasma produced by the levitated dipole experiment device RT-1 (Ring Trap 1) Overall view of the RT-1 device (Kashiwa Campus, The University of Tokyo) The study was conducted using the levitated dipole experiment device Ring Trap 1 (RT-1) at The University of Tokyo. RT-...

2026-08-03

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Proposed Rule to Update Radioactive Material Transport Regulations for New Reactor Technologies

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a proposed rule aimed at updating regulations for the transport of radioactive material to accommodate the development of new reactor technologies. The existing regulatory framework has not fully kept pace with advances in nuclear technology, particularly as microreactors and other advanced reactor types present new challenges to current rules. Approximately three million packages containing radioactive material are transported across the United States each year, and this vast logistics operation has been managed by federal agencies for decades. The NRC's proposed rule addresses a specific issue: how to safely transport new types of nuclear reactors and their associated radioactive materials. Microreactors are compact, factory-manufactured...

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

Uzbekistan Updates Licensing Rules for Nuclear Energy and Ionizing Radiation Sources

The Uzbek government recently approved new licensing procedures for nuclear energy utilization and activities involving ionizing radiation sources, establishing updated safety, radiation monitoring, personnel qualification, and technical requirements as the country advances its nuclear energy industry. According to a resolution adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan on July 30, the regulations apply to licensing of nuclear energy utilization activities and matters related to the handling of ionizing radiation sources. The framework was developed pursuant to a presidential decree issued on January 9, 2024, with the aim of reducing mandatory requirements on enterprises and simplifying licensing and approval processes. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. Existing license holders must...

2026-08-03

Annual maintenance outage begins at Finland's Loviisa nuclear power plant, spanning August 2 to October 18

The annual maintenance of Finland's Loviisa nuclear power plant began on August 2. Energy company Fortum stated that this annual maintenance will be carried out from August 2 to October 18. During the maintenance period, several modernization projects related to extending the plant's service life will also be launched. The maintenance will first be carried out on Unit 2, followed by Unit 1. Fortum stated that while one unit is under maintenance, the other unit will continue normal power generation. The maintenance of Unit 2 is a large-scale annual inspection conducted once every eight years, which includes removing fuel from the reactor for inspection and pressure testing of the reactor vessel, as well as replacing...

2026-08-03

Serbia Launches Nuclear Program: Experts to Train in France for 17 Months, First Nuclear Power Plant Expected by 2040

The nuclear cooperation agreement signed between Serbia and France officially launched the first phase of the country's nuclear energy program on July 29. Under the agreement, Serbian experts will travel to France over the next 17 months for training, seminars, and professional visits to acquire the new knowledge and experience needed to advance the nuclear program. Radoš Popadić, Assistant Minister at Serbia's Ministry of Mining and Energy, stated that nuclear energy could become a realistic and viable solution within Serbia's energy mix. The primary task of the first phase is to assess existing capabilities and identify what additional resources are needed as the process moves forward. According to the plan, Serbia needs to strategically...

2026-08-03

Behind India's Nuclear Power Expansion: Where Does Radioactive Waste Go? Government Details Management Process in Parliament for First Time

India is rapidly advancing its nuclear power expansion, but the safe disposal of radioactive waste is the least-publicized challenge. The government has for the first time detailed in Parliament how it handles hazardous waste. In a written reply, the Department of Atomic Energy disclosed that all nuclear power plants in India generate an average of 0.15 cubic meters (approximately 150 liters) of solid radioactive waste per megawatt (MW) of capacity annually, including waste from operational and decommissioning phases, equivalent to about 1.5 household bathtubs in volume; radioactive waste quantities and disposal records are regularly reported to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants generate various types of radioactive waste, including spent filter cartridges, protective clothing, tools, equipment, and other items that come into contact with radioactive materials. Waste is categorized into gaseous...

2026-08-03

India's First Draft Rules for SHANTI Nuclear Energy Act Prepared, in Consultation with Ministries and Industry

The Indian government is formulating implementation rules for the SHANTI Act (Sustainable Harmonious Advancement of Nuclear Technology in India Act), aimed at fundamentally transforming the country's nuclear energy sector. The Act is expected to open up the previously tightly controlled nuclear industry to private companies. Relevant departments have already sought comments on these draft rules, but final publication may still take several months, as issues involving multiple agencies require careful consideration. The SHANTI Act is crucial for India's goal of achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047. It will bring about significant structural changes to India's nuclear energy policy, integrating regulation, implementation processes, civil liability, and dispute resolution mechanisms...

2026-08-03

Rosatom Expects Revenue of $43.2 Billion in 2026

Rosatom expects its revenue to reach $43.2 billion in 2026, driven primarily by new products, international operations, and expansion in nuclear energy, technology, and logistics. The company plans to continue scaling up in the coming years, targeting consolidated revenue of approximately $50.8 billion by 2028, with businesses related to new technologies expected to grow by about 50%. To support this growth target, Rosatom will maintain an investment program exceeding $11.4 billion, focusing on projects that yield the best financial returns. Rosatom is actively implementing cost control and efficiency improvement measures, aiming to increase productivity by 12% annually and achieve a 10% wage increase...

2026-08-03

Dutch ULC-Energy and US McDermott sign cooperation agreement to advance Rolls-Royce SMR deployment in the Netherlands

Dutch nuclear development company ULC-Energy and US engineering and construction firm McDermott announced on August 2 the signing of a cooperation agreement to support the project development of Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in the Netherlands. The cooperation includes integrating SMR energy supply solutions with energy-intensive industrial processes, leveraging McDermott's experience in energy transition and industrial decarbonization (low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable aviation fuel, carbon capture and utilization), combined with ULC-Energy's nuclear project development capabilities. The two parties previously collaborated in 2023 to study industrial hydrogen production using "Rolls-Royce SMR + solid oxide electrolyzer," with ULC coordinating and McDermott providing engineering design and cost information for thermal integration/plant layout systems. McDermott's Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions, Rob Shaul, stated that the agreement consolidates the existing relationship and reflects a shared commitment to advancing low-carbon energy in the Netherlands; the company has a long-standing presence in the country with its Hague center supporting projects across Europe. ULC-Energy CEO Dirk Rabelink noted that nuclear energy is effective when integrated into the energy system, and that SMRs flexibly supply electricity, heat, and hydrogen, with earlier cooperation having demonstrated this pathway, expressing hope to expand to other applications.

2026-08-03