STORY: New nuclear power unit starts operations in south China
SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024
DATELINE: May 25, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:26
LOCATION: FANGCHENGGANG, China
CATEGORY: OTHERS

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1. various of the nuclear power unit in Fangfenggang

STORYLINE:

A new nuclear power unit using Hualong One, a domestically designed third-generation nuclear reactor, has commenced power generation in the southern Chinese port city of Fangchenggang, paving the way for upcoming commercial operations.

The Guangxi Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., under the China General Nuclear Power Corporation, announced that the No. 4 unit at the Fangchenggang nuclear power station successfully completed its 168-hour trial operation at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

The Fangchenggang nuclear power project plans to have six nuclear power units in total. The first two units of the six became operational in 2016, while the third unit began operations last year. Construction of the No. 4 unit commenced on December 23, 2016.

The No. 3 and No. 4 units, both using Hualong One, are expected to meet the electricity needs of 2 million people annually while reducing the consumption of standard coal by over 5.4 million tonnes and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by about 14.83 million tonnes per year.

Experts believe that the Fangchenggang project plays a critical role in promoting Guangxi's green energy transition and China's dual carbon goals.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fangchenggang, China.
(XHTV)