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Rosenergoatom Advances Bilibino NPP Decommissioning Preparation in Chukotka

In late August 2026, a delegation led by Alexander Shutikov, Director General of Rosenergoatom, conducted a working visit to the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, traveling to the two nuclear-related towns of Bilibino and Pevek for a series of meetings on the further management of Bilibino NPP, the operation of the Pevek Floating Nuclear Thermal Power Plant, and regional energy security. In Bilibino, Shutikov met with Evgeny Safonov, Head of the Bilibino Municipal District Administration. The parties discussed current and long-term regional projects supported by Rosatom, including progress on the construction of the new "Orbit" ski base.

2026-09-06

Main Construction of Unit 2 at CGN's Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Project Commences

On the morning of September 5, the first concrete pour for the nuclear island of Unit 2 at CGN's Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Project was initiated, marking the official commencement of main construction for this unit and the entry of the project's Phase I into full-scale construction. According to reports, the concrete pouring for Unit 2, which commenced construction this time, totals approximately 8,800 cubic meters, equivalent to the volume of 3.5 standard swimming pools. The pour is divided into 7 points and will be completed in a single continuous operation, with an estimated total duration of about 60 hours. The main construction of Unit 1 of this project commenced on November 18, 2025. Yu Xiangdong, General Commander of CGN's Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Project, stated that currently, the adjacent Unit 1's nuclear island reactor building has completed the hoisting of 4 steel liner modules, with the steel liner constructed to elevation 29.72 meters. Construction of the conventional island turbine foundation, turbine frame, corridors, and circulating water pump pits is progressing concurrently, while cooling tower rebar cage installation and concrete pouring are underway. Construction safety and quality remain under control, with all work progressing in an orderly manner.

2026-09-05

China and Russia Advance Cooperation on Tianwan and Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant Construction

During the meeting of the China-Russia Intergovernmental Energy Committee, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang stated that enterprises from both countries are expanding cooperation in the energy sector, strengthening power technology exchanges, and exploring the possibility of reverse power supply from China to Russia. During the meeting, Ding Xuexiang also mentioned the construction progress of the Tianwan and Xudabao nuclear power plants. He noted that the two countries are systematically advancing the relevant nuclear power projects, with Unit 1 of the Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant scheduled to commence operation by the end of this year. The meeting was held as part of the Eastern Economic Forum activities. In addition to nuclear power projects, China and Russia also exchanged views on cooperation in the power sector...

2026-09-05

Changwon National University and Wrocław University of Science and Technology Partner to Cultivate Nuclear Power Manufacturing Talent

The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Research Center for Next-Generation Nuclear Energy Equipment and Component Manufacturing (AI-NMIC) at Changwon National University recently signed a cooperation agreement with Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST) in Poland, under which the two institutions will collaborate on talent development in the fields of next-generation nuclear power and nuclear energy equipment manufacturing. This marks AI-NMIC's first formal partnership with an overseas university. Wrocław University of Science and Technology is one of Poland's key technical universities, with strong foundations in engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, and materials science. As Poland advances...

2026-09-06

South Korean President to Visit France for Nuclear Energy Cooperation Talks

At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to France from September 6 to 9. The South Korean side stated that during the visit, the two sides will hold discussions on cooperation in high-tech fields such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, nuclear energy, and biotechnology, with nuclear energy cooperation listed as one of the key agenda items. South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac said at a press conference on the 4th that this visit will serve as an opportunity to consolidate the Korea-France global strategic partnership. The South Korean side hopes to expand bilateral cooperation in areas such as nuclear energy through joint research and development, corporate collaboration, and market access...

2026-09-05

U.S. NANO Nuclear and Enveniam to Advance Microreactor and Nuclear Fuel Cycle Cooperation

U.S. advanced nuclear energy company NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. announced on September 4 that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Enveniam, LLC, a project integration and engineering technology services provider, to explore cooperation in areas such as nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure, microreactor commercialization, advanced manufacturing, and end-user energy solutions. Under the MOU, the parties will evaluate how to leverage Enveniam's experience in nuclear engineering, project integration, safety analysis, licensing support, project controls, operational readiness, and complex energy infrastructure development to support NANO Nuclear...

2026-09-05

Hitachiomiya City Assembly in Japan Hears Briefing on Literature Survey for High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Site

On September 4, the Hitachiomiya City Assembly in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, held a closed-door briefing session regarding the central government's request for the city to initiate a literature survey for the final disposal site selection of high-level radioactive waste. Representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan (NUMO) attended the meeting to explain the national energy policy, an overview of the geological disposal project, and the background behind the survey request. All 16 members of the Hitachiomiya City Assembly participated in the briefing, with Mayor Suzuki Sadayuki attending as an observer. The meeting was originally scheduled for approximately two hours but actually lasted about three and a half hours due to the large number of questions from assembly members. After the meeting, Yokote Hiroki, Director of the Radioactive Waste Policy Division at METI's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, stated that assembly members raised questions covering multiple aspects, including technical details of geological disposal and the site selection procedure for disposal facilities, and that the government side would continue its outreach efforts. Should the City Assembly make a request, METI would provide further explanations.

2026-09-06

8th Russia-China Energy Business Forum Held; Putin Says Nuclear Power Projects in China Using Russian Designs Nearing Completion

On September 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in his address to the participants, organizers, and guests of the 8th Russia-China Energy Business Forum that energy has always been one of the most important and dynamic areas of Russia-China economic cooperation. Putin noted that the comprehensive partnership and strategic coordination between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China continue to develop steadily. Russia currently holds a firm position as a major supplier of oil and natural gas to China, and is also an important exporter of coal and liquefied natural gas to China. In the nuclear power sector, Putin mentioned that multiple nuclear power plants designed by Russia are under construction in China, with related projects nearing successful completion...

2026-09-05

South Korean civic groups oppose construction of spent fuel storage facility at Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant site

On September 4, the Joint Action Organization Against Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant in the Honam region of South Korea held a press conference in front of the high-level radioactive waste forum venue in Gochang County, North Jeolla Province, demanding the cancellation of plans to build a storage facility at the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant site and proposing fundamental measures to address nuclear waste issues. The organization stated that Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is pushing forward with the construction of temporary storage facilities at the plant site on the grounds that the spent fuel pools at Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant may reach saturation by 2030. The organization argued that this move fails to adequately respond to the opinions of residents near the plant and amounts to unilaterally shifting the burden of nuclear waste onto the local community. The organization stated that the current plan involves building storage facilities at the existing nuclear power plant site...

2026-09-06

Release of the Main Piping Welding Control Point for Unit 2 of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant

Recently, the Northeast Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Office) organized an inspection team to conduct an inspection at the main piping welding control point for Unit 2 of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant. Experts from the East China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision, the South China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision, the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center, the China Machinery Productivity Promotion Center, the Shanghai Nuclear Safety Review Center, the Suzhou Nuclear Safety Center, and other organizations participated in the inspection. As a critical component of the reactor coolant pressure boundary, the welding quality of the main piping is directly related to the construction quality and operational safety of the nuclear power unit. In strict accordance with relevant procedural requirements, the inspection team conducted a comprehensive inspection covering the implementation of the operating organization's quality assurance program, quality control of important items and activities, and preparation for main piping welding through on-site inspections, document reviews, and personnel interviews...

2026-09-05

China and Uzbekistan Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Safety Regulatory Training

Since the National Nuclear Safety Administration and the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on nuclear safety cooperation at the beginning of the year, the two sides have continued to deepen their cooperation in the field of nuclear and radiation safety regulation. As an important measure to implement the MoU, the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has successively organized two special training sessions for Uzbek nuclear safety regulators and convened China-Uzbekistan technical exchange activities on nuclear safety regulation. In June, the first training session focused on China's regulatory oversight of civil nuclear safety equipment. Experts from the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center and the Northeast Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision delivered a four-week special training program for Uzbek trainees based on regulatory practices, covering China's...

2026-09-05

China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee Meeting Discusses Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Other Fields

Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, co-chaired the 23rd meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak in Vladivostok on the 4th. Ding Xuexiang stated that President Xi Jinping and President Putin have held multiple meetings this year, conducting in-depth strategic communication and making top-level arrangements, drawing a clear blueprint for upgrading and enhancing China-Russia energy cooperation. Since the 22nd meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, bilateral energy trade has steadily expanded, landmark major cooperation projects have progressed smoothly, and new progress has been made in clean energy cooperation. China is willing to work with Russia to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, fully leverage the role of the committee mechanism, and promote...

2026-09-05

Concrete Placement Completed for Turbine Foundation Base Slab of Unit 5 Conventional Island at Ningde Nuclear Power Phase II

At 13:09 on September 2, the large-volume concrete placement for the turbine foundation base slab at elevation +15.95 meters in the conventional island building of Unit 5 of the Ningde Nuclear Power Project Phase II was completed. The placement lasted approximately 46 hours, marking phased progress in the main civil construction of the conventional island for this unit and creating conditions for subsequent installation of turbine-generator equipment. The placement commenced at 15:37 on August 31 and was carried out in a single continuous pour, with a cumulative concrete volume of 2,456 cubic meters. The turbine foundation base slab is a critical load-bearing structure in the conventional island of a nuclear power plant, supporting the loads of the turbine-generator unit and auxiliary equipment. It demands high structural precision, construction quality, and overall stability, and its forming quality will affect subsequent equipment installation accuracy and unit operational reliability.

2026-09-05

First Application and Verification of Intelligent Monitoring and Adjustment System for Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Status at "Hualong One" Nuclear Power Plant

On September 4, CGN Engineering, in collaboration with Cangnan Nuclear Power, successfully completed the testing, verification, and on-site data collection of the Intelligent Monitoring and Adjustment System for Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Status at the San'ao Nuclear Power Base. The CGN Engineering departments participating in this testing and verification included CGN Design Institute, the National Key Laboratory of Nuclear Power Safety Technology and Equipment (hereinafter referred to as the National Key Laboratory), CGN Engineering Cangnan Project Department, and Huasheng Technology. This joint test marks an important milestone in the project's transition from technology research and development to engineering application, providing key technical support for the quantitative analysis transformation of human factors safety management in China's nuclear power industry. The system, built upon the personnel fatigue status monitoring principle prototype developed under the Intelligent Nuclear Power strategic special project, has been iteratively improved with continuous support from the Yangjiang Chuangbao High-tech Research Project and the National Key Laboratory research projects, and has now evolved into a mature product suitable for engineering and large-scale application. Previously, relevant functional modules of the system had been deployed and data collected in applications such as human factors verification in the main control room of Yangjiang Nuclear Power Base and simulator training at Taishan Nuclear Power Base. The on-site testing and data collection at the San'ao Nuclear Power Base further verified the system's environmental adaptability and reliability across multiple nuclear power base scenarios, laying a solid foundation for subsequent industry-wide promotion and application.

2026-09-05

Takahama Nuclear Power Plant in Japan to Transport 1,600 Drums of Low-Level Radioactive Waste

Kansai Electric Power announced on September 4 that it will transport low-level radioactive waste generated at the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Center of Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited (JNFL) in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture. According to the plan, the dedicated low-level radioactive waste transport vessel Seiei Maru will berth at the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant on September 5 and depart on September 12 after loading is completed. If the transport schedule is adjusted due to factors such as weather conditions, Kansai Electric Power will announce the actual situation separately. This shipment consists of 200 dedicated containers holding 1,600 waste drums, all of which are cement-solidified waste, excluding homogeneously solidified waste.

2026-09-04