en.Wedoany.com Reported - TVEL JSC, the fuel division of Rosatom, has delivered the first core load of nuclear fuel for the VVER-1200 reactor to Unit 3 of the Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant in Liaoning, China. The fuel was produced by the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant. Under a contract signed in 2019, this ensures fuel supply for Units 3 and 4 of the Xudapu plant, which are scheduled to commence operation in 2027-2028.

Rosatom is a major global nuclear fuel supplier, with TVEL JSC serving as its fuel management entity. The Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant, located in Huludao City, Liaoning Province, is a key project under China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation. The two sides have previously collaborated on fuel supply for the VVER-1000 and VVER-1200 units at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, as well as for China's fast neutron reactor.

The contract stipulates that the Russian side is responsible for the design of the "nuclear island," the supply of key equipment, and technical guidance. This delivery consists of fuel for the third-generation VVER-1200 reactor, which is being constructed according to the Russian design. Oleg Grigoriev, Senior Vice President for Commerce and International Business at TVEL, stated that the company plans to complete the manufacturing and delivery of the first core fuel for the two new VVER-1200 reactors at the Tianwan and Xudapu plants by the end of 2024.

Currently, China has a total of four VVER-1200 reactors under construction, including Units 7 and 8 at the Jiangsu Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant and Units 3 and 4 at the Xudapu plant. These projects are part of a large-scale state-level cooperation plan between Russia and China for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

This cooperation allows Russia to consolidate its position in China's nuclear fuel market, while China secures stable technology and fuel supplies. Through technical synergy, the two sides are advancing the commercialization of third-generation nuclear power. This cooperation model strengthens the deep integration of Russia and China across the upstream and downstream segments of the nuclear energy industry chain.

Oleg Grigoriev, Senior Vice President of TVEL, said: "The Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant is a new node on the map of Russia's nuclear fuel supplies. Our partnership with Chinese counterparts has entered a new chapter."

The VVER-1200 is a third-generation+ pressurized water reactor with a single-unit capacity of approximately 1,200 megawatts. The foundation for the nuclear island of Xudapu Unit 3 has been completed, and the project has entered the equipment installation phase. The fuel delivery marks a critical milestone in the project's construction.

China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation began in the 1990s, leading to the construction of Tianwan Units 1-4. The new projects employ more advanced reactor technology, enhancing safety and power generation efficiency. The scope of cooperation has expanded from equipment supply to technology integration and operational support.

This delivery reinforces Russia's participation in the Asia-Pacific nuclear energy market. China leads the world in the number of nuclear power units under construction and has an ongoing need for a diversified fuel supply system. The cooperation between the two sides provides a model case for global nuclear energy collaboration.

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