China National Nuclear Power starts construction on new reactor

China National Nuclear Power announced its controlled subsidiary completed the first concrete pouring for Unit 1 of the Zhejiang Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant on August 10, 2025.

The unit uses China's indigenous "Hualong One" nuclear power technology, with a rated capacity of 1.215 million kilowatts and a design operational life of 60 years.

Following this milestone, China National Nuclear Power's nuclear power units under construction will reach 13, with total installed capacity of 15.138 million kilowatts.