Bailong Phase I nuclear power plant, China
Name of the Project
Bailong Phase I nuclear power plant (NPP).
Location
China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Project Owner/s
Guangxi Nuclear Power, a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation.
Project Description
Phase I of the Bailong NPP (units 1 and 2) is planned to include two CAP1000 pressurised water reactors. Once Bailong units 1 and 2 are put into operation, the power generation of the plant will be about 20-billion kilowatt-hours a year.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
About $5.6-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
The project was approved in August 2024 and is expected to take about 56 months to build.
Latest Developments
Excavation work for the foundation of the nuclear island of Unit 1 at the Bailong NPP started in January 2025.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
State Power Investment Corporation, tel +86 10 6629 8000.
China Nuclear Energy Association, tel +86 10 5697 1705
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