Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST)
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Hefei, Anhui, China
Source: South China Morning Post
The BEST project is a nuclear fusion research facility in Hefei, central China, targeted for completion in 2027. It aims to achieve burning plasma physics, net energy gain, and fusion power generation, generating between 20 and 200 megawatts of fusion power to achieve net energy production. The project has attracted international collaboration, including European scientists, and is part of an inte
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Hefei, Anhui, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- South China Morning Post
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Description | The BEST project is a nuclear fusion research facility in Hefei, central China, targeted for completion in 2027. It aims to achieve burning plasma physics, net energy gain, and fusion power generation, generating between 20 and 200 megawatts of fusion power to achieve net energy production. The project has attracted international collaboration, including European scientists, and is part of an international 'Burning Plasma' collaboration launched by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
State | Anhui |
City | Hefei |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-28 |
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