The Chinese government announced it has approved 6 new nuclear reactors, as the country works to build 150 nuclear power plants in 15 years.

17 reactors are already under construction across China to meet growing demands for carbon-free power.

The nation is projecting to generate 70 million kW from operational nuclear plants by 2025.

According to reports, on 31 July, China State Council approved the construction of 6 nuclear reactors at Shidaowan (Shandong), Ningde (Fujian), Xudabao (Liaoning) and Hualong One (HPR 1000) units.

In April 2023, Chinese government planners announced nuclear power capacity will grow some 652% to 400 gigawatts by 2060 – more than the rest of the whole world currently operates combined.

China’s State-owned nuclear power group CGN Chairman Changli suggested China would produce 18% of its electricity from nuclear by 2060.

Early indications suggest China is ahead of schedule with one plant at least 6-months ahead of planned commissioning.