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China Nuclear Power Plant Expansion

Sector: Nuclear • Location: China

Source: EADaily

Project
Under Construction

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear power plant capacity, currently ranking third globally with 61 GW. The country plans to increase nuclear capacity to 200 GW by 2040 and 400-500 GW by 2050. About 30 reactors are under construction simultaneously, with a recent $28 billion plan approved for 10 additional reactors. The construction is noted for being faster and cheaper compared to Western count

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Under Construction
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
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EADaily

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The project “China Nuclear Power Plant Expansion” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from EADaily.

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China is rapidly expanding its nuclear power plant capacity, currently ranking third globally with 61 GW. The country plans to increase nuclear capacity to 200 GW by 2040 and 400-500 GW by 2050. About 30 reactors are under construction simultaneously, with a recent $28 billion plan approved for 10 additional reactors. The construction is noted for being faster and cheaper compared to Western countries.

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government

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2025-11-09

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