On 19 August, after deliberation by the executive meeting of the State Council, five nuclear power projects were approved, including the Bailong Phase I project in Guangxi. Located at the southern end of the Jiangshan Peninsula in Fangchenggang City, the project marks the State Power Investment Corporation’s (SPIC) first foray into nuclear power development in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The Bailong Nuclear Power project is planned to include two CAP1000 nuclear power units and four Guohe One units, with a total installed capacity of 8.62 GWe and an expected investment of approximately 120 billion yuan. The project will be implemented in phases according to an integrated planning approach.

As a key component in Guangxi’s drive to establish a national comprehensive energy security supply zone, the Bailong project is of great significance in improving the region’s energy and power supply, accelerating the transition to a clean and low-carbon energy system, and ensuring the realization of China’s “30∙60” goal. It also plays a crucial role in supporting the country’s energy security strategy.

(Source: State Power Investment Corporation)