Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant

The Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant is situated in Lizifang Town, Zhuanghe City, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. It stands as a key project in Liaoning Province's energy structural adjustment and represents the first nuclear power project in Northeast China to adopt the "Hualong One"—an independently developed third-generation nuclear power technology. Designated as a candidate project for commencement under the national *Medium-to-Long-Term Development Plan for Nuclear Power (2023–2035)*, the facility is planned to house six "Hualong One" nuclear power units. These units will be constructed in phases under a unified master plan, with a total investment of approximately 125 billion RMB.[1]

History

Phase I of the project entails the construction of two "Hualong One" reactor units—Units 1 and 2—along with their supporting auxiliary facilities, representing a planned total investment of approximately 44.6 billion RMB. On January 2, 2025, the project received official approval from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (Site Selection Phase) for Phase I of the Liaoning Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant [2]. In February 2025, construction commenced on the supporting facilities for Phase I [3] . According to the construction schedule, Unit 1 is slated to officially break ground in June 2027 and be completed in May 2031, while Unit 2 will proceed in parallel, following a 10-month interval. Once fully completed and commissioned, the project is expected to generate approximately 20 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually [4]. In 2026, China's State Council approved the construction of 4 Hualong One & two Huanlong one version 2.0 units for Jinqimen (3 & 4), Taipingling (5 & 6), and Zhuanghe (1 & 2) [5].

Reactor Data

Unit Type Net Power
(MWe)		 Gross Power
(MWe)		 Thermal Power
(MWt)		 Start construction First criticality Grid connection Commercial operation Notes
Unit 1 Hualong One 1116 1200 3190 2027-6 2031-5
Unit 2 Hualong One 1116 1200 3190 2028-4 2032
Unit 3 Hualong One 1116 1200 3190 In Plan
Unit 4 Hualong One 1116 1200 3190 In Plan
Unit 5 Hualong One 1116 1200 3190 In Plan
Unit 6 Hualong One 1116 1200 3190 In Plan


See also

References

  1. ↑ "中国能建东北院牵头联合体 中标"华龙一号"东北首堆——庄河核电一期常规岛及BOP总承包" [The Northeast Institute of Energy China (CEEC NEI), leading a consortium, has been awarded the EPC contract for the Conventional Island and BOP of Phase I of the Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant—the first "Hualong One" reactor in Northeast China.]. CNNPN. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "关于辽宁庄河核电厂一期工程环境影响报告书（选址阶段）的批复" [Approval of the Environmental Impact Report (Site Selection Stage) for Phase I of the Liaoning Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant]. Ministry of Ecology and Environment. 2 Jan 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "庄河核电一期工程配套项目开工建设" [Construction Begins on Ancillary Projects for Phase I of the Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant]. China Daily. 8 Feb 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "中国能建东北院中标庄河核电厂一期工程常规岛及其配套BOP工程总承包项目" [CEEC Northeast Electric Power Design Institute Wins EPC Contract for Conventional Island and Associated BOP Works of Phase I of Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant]. mpower.in-en.com/. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "China approves construction of eight more reactors in 2026". World Nuclear News. 3 August 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
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