China Nuclear Reactor Expansion Program

under construction

China has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, aiming to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The country currently has 60 reactors in commercial operation, 36 under construction, and 16 approved for future construction. The installed nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 125 GW upon completion of these projects, with a projection of 200 GW by 2040. The Hualong One, a domestically developed third-generation reactor, is in serial construction with 8 units operational and 33 approved for construction. China is also developing new applications for nuclear power in industrial settings, including pilot projects for high-temperature steam supply in energy-intensive industries.