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Pre-commissioning WANO Peer Review Launched at Türkiye's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant

The planning phase of the pre-commissioning peer review by the World Association of Nuclear Operators Moscow Centre (WANO-MC) has been launched at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) site in Türkiye. The plant, being constructed by Rosatom, is the first nuclear power plant under construction in Türkiye. This mission focuses primarily on Unit 1 of the Akkuyu NPP. Upon completion of the review, the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) will conduct an independent assessment of the operational readiness of the unit's systems, equipment, and operating personnel, providing a reference for the subsequent safe operation of the unit. The review is led by Wang Tingkui, head of the WANO-MC Crew Performance Observation (CPO) and peer review team. According to...

2026-09-04

NPCIL Participates in WANO Performance Monitoring Pilot Program

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) recently voluntarily participated in the new Corporate Enhanced Performance Monitoring Program proposed by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to further enhance nuclear safety levels and operational performance. According to relevant information, as part of this pilot program, experts from the WANO Tokyo Centre visited NPCIL from August 10 to 14, 2026. The program focuses on nuclear safety and performance at the overall organizational level of nuclear power operators, aiming to promote the establishment of a more systematic performance management mechanism through continuous monitoring and improvement. During this visit, the expert team expressed recognition of NPCIL's planning and practices in promoting a culture of continuous improvement in nuclear safety and nuclear power plant operational performance...

2026-08-22

Qinshan Nuclear Power Receives On-Site Visit for WANO Enhanced Performance Monitoring and Achieves Highest Rating

Recently, experts from the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Tokyo Center and Shanghai Office visited Qinshan Nuclear Power to conduct an on-site Enhanced Performance Monitoring (ePM) assessment for its nine units. Based on a comprehensive evaluation, the WANO on-site visit team unanimously concluded that Qinshan Nuclear Power has demonstrated steady overall performance improvement in recent years and currently operates at the industry's highest "benchmark" level, with expectations that performance across key areas will remain stable or continue to improve over the next six months. Additionally, WANO experts conducted follow-up evaluations on selected Areas for Improvement (AFIs) and Significant Operating Experience Report (SOER) recommendations arising from the 2025 WANO peer review of Qinshan Nuclear Power's nine units, deeming the overall results satisfactory. At a summary meeting held on August 20...

2026-08-22

Organizational Diagnostic Assessment Completed at Russia's Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant

Russia's Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant has recently completed an organizational diagnostic assessment under a support mission of the WANO Moscow Centre. The assessment was carried out by a team of eight experts from the WANO Moscow Centre, Rosenergoatom, Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant, and Atomflot, among other organizations. Organizational diagnostics is a type of assessment that WANO has been conducting in recent years, focusing not on a single topic but on a comprehensive review of the plant from the organizational and operational perspective. The assessment covered areas including employee...

2026-08-21

Hongyanhe Nuclear Power's Cold Source Management Experience Featured on WANO Official Website

Recently, the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) published a feature report on its official website titled "Operational Excellence in Action: Hongyanhe transforms its Cold Source Resilience," introducing Hongyanhe Company's practical progress in ensuring cold source water intake to nuclear power peers worldwide. Cold source safety is a critical component of the nuclear defense-in-depth system. Coastal nuclear power plants generally pay close attention to the impact of seasonal marine organism accumulation on plant water intake safety, a natural environmental challenge commonly faced by coastal nuclear power plants globally. As the first nuclear power plant in Northeast China...

2026-08-05

WANO Peer Review Successfully Conducted for Hainan Nuclear Power Units 1 and 2

From July 13 to 31, the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) conducted a three-week operational peer review of Hainan Nuclear Power Units 1 and 2. The review involved 22 industry experts from 5 countries and regions, who carried out a comprehensive and systematic assessment of Hainan Nuclear Power across ten core areas including organizational management, operations, maintenance, and technology, through various methods such as on-site observations, personnel interviews, and document reviews. In addition, the expert team conducted a special evaluation of the plant's nuclear safety culture status and the implementation of Significant Operating Experience Reports (SOER). At the review summary meeting, the review team announced the assessment results and provided professional recommendations for the plant's continuous improvement. ...

2026-08-05

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

Huaneng Nuclear Power Receives First WANO Corporate Peer Review

From July 14 to 24, 2026, Huaneng Nuclear Power received its first Corporate Peer Review (CPR) organized by the Atlanta Center of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), successfully achieving the set objectives. WANO CPR is a widely accepted headquarters-level peer review in the global nuclear industry and serves as an important channel for in-depth international exchange. A 14-member assessment team, consisting of 7 foreign experts from the United States and Canada, along with personnel from the WANO Shanghai Office and industry management, conducted the review in accordance with WANO peer review standards. The evaluation covered seven areas: corporate leadership, corporate governance, oversight and monitoring, independent oversight, corporate support services, human resources and leadership development, and...

2026-07-31

World's only floating nuclear power plant completes WANO scheduled peer review.

Russia's floating nuclear power plant recently completed a scheduled peer review organized by the Moscow Centre of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). The plant is operated by Rosenergoatom, the electric power division of the Russia

2026-07-23