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Lufeng nuclear power plant, China

The dome of Unit 5 was installed on April 29, 2025.

The dome of Unit 5 was installed on April 29, 2025.

23rd May 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Lufeng nuclear power plant (NPP).

Location
Guangdong province, China.

Project Owner/s
Chinese State-owned energy China General Nuclear Power.

Project Description
The Lufeng NPP will comprise six nuclear reactors with a capacity of 1 250 MW each.

Units 5 and 6 will use Chinese-designed third-generation Hualong One reactors. The project is expected to generate about 52-billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, saving 15.77-million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 42.69-million tons a year. The project will incorporate modular construction, digital building technologies and automated welding.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction of the Unit 5 and Unit 6 reactors started in 2022 and 2023 respectively, with construction scheduled to be completed in 2028 and 2029 respectively. Construction of Unit 1 started in February 2025.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.

Contact Details for Project Information
China General Nuclear Power, tel +86 755 84430888 or email IR@cgnpc.com.cn.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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