First concrete has been poured for the nuclear island of China’s Lufeng-6 nuclear power unit in Guangdong province, marking the official start of construction for the country’s latest new-build project.
The China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) said workers completed the milestone operation on 26 August.
Lufeng-6 will be the second of two indigenous HPR1000, or Hualong One, pressurised water reactor units planned at the site in southern China.
First concrete was poured for the nuclear island of Lufeng-5 in September 2022.
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