Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST)
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Hefei, Anhui, China
Source: The Star
The BEST project is a nuclear fusion research facility under construction in Hefei, China, aimed at achieving sustainable nuclear fusion by conducting deuterium-tritium burning plasma experiments to verify long-pulse, steady-state operation and generate net energy production.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Hefei, Anhui, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Star
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The BEST project is a nuclear fusion research facility under construction in Hefei, China, aimed at achieving sustainable nuclear fusion by conducting deuterium-tritium burning plasma experiments to verify long-pulse, steady-state operation and generate net energy production. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | China |
State | Anhui |
City | Hefei |
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Source | The Star |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-12-03 |
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