China's clean energy ambitions just got a major boost! Construction of the No. 2 power unit at the Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant in northeast China's Liaoning Province began this week, marking a significant step in the region's green transition. The unit, with a hefty 1.29 GW capacity, is set to start operations by 2029 and will use China's cutting-edge third-gen pressurized water reactor—think stronger safety and smoother performance.
Fun fact: When fully built, Xudapu’s six reactors will generate enough electricity annually to power millions of homes (54 billion kWh, to be exact ). That’s like saving 16 million tons of coal each year! Located in Huludao, this $19.6 billion mega-project is part of northeast China’s push to swap old-school heavy industry for sustainable solutions. Heavy machinery? Meet low-carbon energy.
Behind the scenes: The plant is backed by China National Nuclear Power Co., a subsidiary of the state-owned CNNC. Units 3 and 4 are already in the device installation phase, while Unit 1 started construction last November. For tech enthusiasts, this is China’s homegrown nuclear innovation at its finest—no coffee runs to foreign suppliers needed.
Construction of the No. 2 power unit at the Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant in northeast China's Liaoning Province began this week, marking a significant step in the region's green transition. The unit, with a hefty 1.29 GW capacity, is set to start operations by 2029 and will use China's cutting-edge third-gen pressurized water reactor—think stronger safety and smoother performance.
Fun fact: When fully built, Xudapu’s six reactors will generate enough electricity annually to power millions of homes (54 billion kWh, to be exact 
). That’s like saving 16 million tons of coal each year! Located in Huludao, this $19.6 billion mega-project is part of northeast China’s push to swap old-school heavy industry for sustainable solutions. Heavy machinery? Meet low-carbon energy.
Behind the scenes: The plant is backed by China National Nuclear Power Co., a subsidiary of the state-owned CNNC. Units 3 and 4 are already in the device installation phase, while Unit 1 started construction last November. For tech enthusiasts, this is China’s homegrown nuclear innovation at its finest—no coffee runs to foreign suppliers needed.
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