First concrete has been poured for the nuclear island of unit 2 at China’s Xudabao NPP in Liaoning Province. “The Xudabao nuclear power plant has officially entered a new stage of comprehensive construction of two models and four units,” CNNC said. “At present, the construction of the four units of the Xudabao nuclear power project is progressing in an orderly manner. Units 1&2 are scheduled to be put into operation in 2028 and 2029.” Equipment installation is underway at units 3&4 which are scheduled to begin operation in 2027 and 2028.
At Xudabao 3&4, with VVER-1200 reactors, Rosatom is designing the nuclear island, supplying key equipment, as well as providing field supervision, installation supervision, and commissioning services for the supplied equipment. Turbine generators and balance of plant will be supplied by China. Construction of Xudabao 3 began in July 2021, and unit 4 in May 2022.
The Xudabao project was originally expected to comprise six CAP1000 reactors – the Chinese version of the Westinghouse AP1000 – with units 1 and 2 in the first phase. However, plans changed, and two VVER-1200 reactors were designated for Xudabao 3&4. Two CAP1000 reactors are planned for Xudabao 1&2. Construction of unit 1 began in November 2023.
The Xudabao plant is owned by Liaoning Nuclear Power Company Limited, a joint venture between CNNC (70%), Datang International Power Generation Company (20%) and State Development and Investment Corporation (10%).
