On March 18, Unit 1 at the Bailong nuclear power plant reached a critical milestone after the lift of the CA20 structural module. The operation was carried out in Guangxi province, marking solid progress in the construction of a plant projected to have an installed capacity of 8.62 GWe.
Engineering at the Bailong nuclear power plant on the Jiangshan Peninsula
Weighing approximately 1,064 tonnes and featuring a cubic structure 21 m high, this component is essential to house the spent fuel storage facilities and the heat-exchange systems.
The operation was managed by Guangxi Nuclear Power and required more than two hours of maneuvering after passing strict quality inspections. Likewise, the modular design—integrating 32 wall panels and 39 floor panels—enables greater construction efficiency in this 120 billion yuan investment.
Meanwhile, Guangdong province also reported progress at the Lufeng plant. The China Nuclear Construction Corporation confirmed that the first steam generator for Unit 6 is now in its final position within the nuclear island.
This component is described as the reactor’s heaviest core piece of equipment, essential for operating the pressurized-water systems that will characterize the plant’s six units. To learn more about these developments, you can read our previous report on Unit 1 at the Lufeng nuclear power plant.
Integrating critical components on precise timelines demonstrates operational maturity in the atomic sector. These projects in Bailong and Lufeng strengthen local infrastructure and energy security, setting a benchmark for heavy-logistics management for large-scale clean power generation.
Source and photo: World Energy