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Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project Unit 2 Commissioning

Development Nuclear announced Zhangzhou, China Jan 1, 2026
10 GW
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Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project
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China announced the commissioning of Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project, which will comprise six units, with each unit producing around 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

Deal Analysis

The commissioning of Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project represents a significant step in China's ongoing expansion of its nuclear power generation capacity. With a planned six units, the project aims to contribute approximately 60 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, bolstering the nation's energy security and supporting its growing energy demands. The involvement of Power China, a major state-owned infrastructure developer, and China National Nuclear Corporation underscores the strategic importance of this project to the Chinese government. The project's scale and the backing of key state-owned enterprises signal a long-term commitment to nuclear energy as part of China's energy mix. While the financial details of the project remain undisclosed, the sheer scale of a 10 GW nuclear power plant suggests a substantial investment. The commissioning of Unit 2 indicates progress towards the completion of the overall project, which will likely have a positive impact on the local economy and contribute to China's efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The project aligns with China's broader energy strategy, which includes a mix of renewable and nuclear energy sources to meet its growing electricity needs and achieve its climate goals.
  • Commissioning of Unit 2 of a planned 6-unit nuclear power plant.
  • Projected annual electricity generation of 60 billion kilowatt-hours.
  • Involvement of Power China, a major state-owned infrastructure developer.
  • Supports China's energy security and climate goals.
Market Context: China is a major player in the global nuclear energy market, with a significant number of nuclear power plants in operation and under construction. The country is actively pursuing nuclear energy as part of its strategy to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

Each unit producing around 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. According to the World Nuclear Association (WNA), China has 58 operable reactors and 33 reactors currently under construction. China’s fourteenth five-year plan establishes a target of around 150 new nuclear reactors and 200 GW of total capacity by 2035. But the WNA notes that China did not meet its intermediate goal—70 gigawatts of electricity (GWe) of nuclear capacity—by the end of 2025, and currently sits at around 62 GWe.

Capacity
China’s fourteenth five-year plan establishes a target of around 150 new nuclear reactors and 200 GW of total capacity by 2035.
Location
China announced the commissioning of Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project.
Announcement
China announced the commissioning of Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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China National Nuclear Corporation developer

"A statement by the China National Nuclear Corporation noted that, on completion, the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project will comprise six units, with each unit producing around 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year."

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Timeline

Announced
Jan 1, 2026
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Market Context

This deal is part of the Nuclear sector in China.
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