全球最大“华龙一号”核电基地漳州核电2号机组启动首次核燃料装载

Core Insights - The loading of the first nuclear fuel for the world's largest "Hualong One" nuclear power base, the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit 2, commenced on October 11, marking the entry into the main system nuclear testing phase [1] - The "Hualong One" technology is currently the most widely used third-generation nuclear power technology globally, with a total of six units planned for construction at Zhangzhou Nuclear Power, of which four are currently operational or under construction [1] - Unit 2 is expected to commence power generation in the fourth quarter of this year, completing the first phase of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power project [1] Industry Developments - The first unit of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power project has already been successfully put into commercial operation, and the second unit is making significant progress towards commercial operation [1] - The construction of the second phase, which includes Units 3 and 4, is also advancing, currently at the peak of civil construction [1] - Once fully operational, the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power base is projected to generate over 60 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of 1 million people per unit [1] Technological Advancements - The "Hualong One" units have achieved over 90% localization in equipment manufacturing, with key components such as the nuclear reactor pressure vessel, steam generator, and main pump being domestically produced [2] - This high level of localization is expected to effectively drive the transformation and upgrading of China's high-end equipment manufacturing industry [2] Infrastructure and Connectivity - The Zhangzhou Nuclear Power base is strategically located near Guangdong Province, and with the implementation of the Fujian-Guangdong interconnection project, it is positioned to supply clean electricity to Guangdong [1]