China advances Zhangzhou nuclear build with steam generator install

The Zhangzhou nuclear power project in Fujian province, China, has achieved a significant construction milestone with the installation of the third and final steam generator at Unit 3 as of January 26, 2024. This progress keeps the project on schedule and sets the stage for subsequent critical construction phases such as dome hoisting and main pipeline welding. The Zhangzhou site is planned to host six Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors, with Units 1 and 2 already operational since January 2025 and January 2026, respectively. These reactors have expanded China’s coastal nuclear capacity and demonstrate accelerated construction timelines compared to earlier projects. The project is jointly owned by China National Nuclear Corporation (51%) and China Guodian Corporation (49%), with construction on Units 3 and 4 beginning in early and late 2024, respectively, as part of Phase II approved by China’s State Council in 2022. The full Zhangzhou complex is expected to generate over 60