Sanmen 2, China

Sanmen 2 is a 1,251MW nuclear reactor which is located within the premises of Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant. It is located in Zhejiang, China. The nuclear reactor is currently generating power and is in active status. The construction on the reactor commenced in Dec, 2009. The first power from the reactor was achieved in Aug, 2018. Subsequent to trial runs the reactor finally entered into commercial operation in Nov, 2018.

PID	Project Type	Total Capacity (MW)	Active Capacity (MW)	Pipeline Capacity (MW)	Project Status	Project Location	Project Main Contractor
919	Nuclear	1,251	1,251	–	Active	Zhejiang, China	China Nuclear Engineering & Construction; State Nuclear Power Technology; Westinghouse Electric

Description

Sanmen 2 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor developed by China Nuclear Engineering & Construction, State Nuclear Power Technology and Westinghouse Electric, are the main contractors for the project.

The 1,251MW reactor is operated by Sanmen Nuclear Power. China National Nuclear, Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group, China Huadian and China Nuclear Engineering & Construction are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 51%, 20%, 10% and 5% respectively.

Sanmen 2 is a type of PWR reactor. It features 157 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released. The project cost is $3,009.906m.

Development Status

The reactor construction commenced in Dec, 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in Nov, 2018.

Contractors Involved

The steam turbines for the reactor have been supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd and Harbin Electric. Ansaldo Nucleare was selected as an architect engineer for the reactor. The reactor system was supplied by Westinghouse Electric. The reactor vessel have been supplied by China First Heavy Industries (Group) Co Ltd and Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction. The material used for the construction of the vessel is Carbon Steel. The civil works were carried out by China Nuclear Industry 22nd Construction.

About China Nuclear Engineering & Construction

China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Corporation (CNEC) is a provider of nuclear related construction and engineering services. The company operates through high temperature reactor, low temperature heating reactor, NPP constructions, and industrial and civil engineering construction. It designs and constructs nuclear projects such as nuclear power plants including pressurized water reactor, experimental fast-breeder reactor and heavy water reactor. These services are offered to various sectors including nuclear power, electric power, civil engineering, and housing and infrastructure construction. The company operates in China. CNEC is headquartered in Beijing, China.

About State Nuclear Power Technology

State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Ltd (SNPTC), a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corp, is a nuclear energy company that develops, constructs and operates nuclear power plants. The company operates through its businesses including nuclear power, thermal power, power grid and renewable energy. Its nuclear power business offers nuclear power plant EPC services, research and design, and investment and operation services. SNPTC’s thermal power business provides project management, survey and design, planning, consulting and technology services. The company’s renewable energy business offers biomass power generation, gas turbine design technology, onshore wind power, and solar power design technology services. It also provides consultation and EPC contracting services for thermal power plants, ultra-high voltage power grids, and solar and biomass power plants in China. SNPTC is headquartered in Beijing, China.

About Westinghouse Electric

Westinghouse Electric Co LLC (Westinghouse) a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, is a nuclear energy company. It offers nuclear plant products, technologies, nuclear fuel, plant design and related services to utilities across the world. The company carries out development, licensing, detailed engineering, project management, component manufacturing and offers startup support for new nuclear plants. It provides a comprehensive range of nuclear fuel and operating plant products and services; and decontamination and decommissioning, and waste management services. The company operates through regional offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Westinghouse is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, the US.

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