The reactor pressure vessel has been installed at unit 4 of China’s Xudabao NPP in Liaoning province under the supervision of Rosatom’s Engineering Division.
Alexey Bannik, Vice President of Rosatom’s JSC Atomstroyexport for projects in China, said the Xudabao NPP construction project is a striking example of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of high technology. “Our partnership spans more than a decade, and the power units created according to the Russian design have demonstrated many years of efficient and trouble-free operation. And our joint history continues,” he noted.
The Xudabao project was originally expected to comprise six CAP1000 reactors with units 1&2 as the first phase. However, plans changed, and two Russian-supplied VVER-1200 reactors were instead designated for Xudabao 3&4 for which the contracts were signed in 2019. Rosatom is designing the nuclear islands for Xudabao 3&4, as well as supplying key equipment, providing field supervision, installation supervision, and commissioning services for the equipment supplied. The balance of plant will be supplied by China. Construction of Xudabao 3 began in July 2021, and unit 4 in May 2022. The commissioning of the units is scheduled for 2027-2028. The Xudabao NPP is owned by Liaoning Nuclear Power Company Ltd, in which CNNC holds a 70% stake with Datang International Power Generation Company holding 20% and State Development and Investment Corporation owning 10%.
The Xudabao plant is owned by Liaoning Nuclear Power Company Limited, a joint venture between China National Nuclear Corporation (70%), Datang International Power Generation Company (20%) and State Development and Investment Corporation (10%).
