China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) has started the main construction phase of unit 6 at the Ningde NPP in the province of Fujian, following the pouring of the nuclear island’s first concrete. This marks the official start of construction of the second of two Hualong One reactors at the site.
Ningde NPP was the first nuclear plant to be built and put into operation in Fujian Province. The station currently consists of four 1,018 MWe CPR1000 power units, which began commercial operation between April 2013 and July 2016.
The second phase, units 5&6, was approved by the State Council in July 2023, and features Chinese-designed HPR1000 (Hualong One) pressurised water reactors. First concrete for the unit 5 nuclear island was poured in July 2024.
Commissioning of unit 5 is planned for 2029 and unit 6 for 2030.
