ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Currently, the world economy is
gradually recovering and the energy industry is accelerating its
green and low-carbon transition. Developing nuclear energy has
become a broad consensus of the world," said Yu Jianfeng,
chairman of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), at the
26th World Energy Congress (WEC) held in Rotterdam on April
22-25.
WEC, the global energy event with longest history, is held once
every three years. This year's congress marks its 100th anniversary
and is hosted by the World Energy Council. CNNC attended this
year's congress, showcasing China's latest technological achievements and
solutions in fields such as clean energy.
Deeply engage in the transformation of the international
energy governance system and promote global nuclear energy
development.
"As a promoter and practitioner of global nuclear energy
development, China attaches great
importance to the development of nuclear energy and promotes the
safe and orderly development of nuclear power," said Yu at the
themed side meeting held by CNNC. He also elaborated on the crucial
role of nuclear energy in global energy transition and introduced
China's outstanding achievements
in nuclear energy development.
Currently, China has 55
operational nuclear power units, with an additional 36 units
approved or under construction. Its total installed capacity ranks
the second globally and its construction scale has maintained the
top position for many years. China
has been continuously building nuclear power plants for nearly 40
years and has the ability to simultaneously construct 40 units.
China is a major producer and
consumer of energy. However, nuclear power accounts for only 4.7%
of China's total electricity
generation, indicating significant space for further development.
China will continue to be a major
market for global nuclear energy development. Yu pointed out that
as a leading enterprise in China's
nuclear industry, CNNC will uphold openness and cooperation,
actively deepen bilateral and multilateral nuclear energy
cooperation, participate in the construction of the global clean
energy system, engage in the transformation of the international
energy governance system, and promote global nuclear energy
development.
At a nuclear power roundtable, Yu and other guests, including
Rafael Grossi, director-general of
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), discussed nuclear
energy cooperation and future development. Yu emphasized that with
the accelerated evolution of a new round of technological
revolution and industrial transformation, global nuclear
counterparts should jointly promote the research and application of
advanced nuclear energy technologies. He highlighted the importance
of building an interconnected and integrated, safe and stable
global nuclear industry supply chain system, benefiting human
society through the development of nuclear energy.
At the Nuclear Industry China 2024 (the 17th China International
Nuclear Industry Exhibition), CNNC opened 10 large-scale nuclear
research facilities to the international community. Yu expressed
the hope for broader nuclear energy cooperation, encompassing areas
such as nuclear technology exchange, nuclear power project and
market development, and talent training. He emphasized that CNNC
has always been open to cooperation, and willing to share
China's experiences and
opportunities in nuclear energy development.
Offer high-quality comprehensive nuclear energy solutions to
the international community
As one of the few nuclear enterprises with a complete industrial
chain, CNNC enjoys the advantageous ability to integrate nuclear
power design, construction and commissioning, supply of equipment,
and technical services. Leveraging this advantage, along with its
one-stop service approach and outstanding delivery capabilities,
CNNC aims to provide high-quality comprehensive nuclear energy
solutions, contributing China's
wisdom and the strength of CNNC to the development of nuclear
energy worldwide.
At the side meeting, China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas
Ltd., China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd., China Nuclear
Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd, and China National Nuclear
Power Co., Ltd. shared their experiences in nuclear power
construction over the past 40 years from various aspects such as
design, construction, and project management. The event attracted
over 100 experts and professionals from around the world.
Director General of the World Nuclear Association (WNA)
Sama Bilbao y León expressed
appreciation for China's
development in nuclear power and nuclear technology applications.
She pointed out that China's
experiences in nuclear power have set a benchmark for global
nuclear power projects. Huang Wei,
director of the IAEA Division of Planning, Information and
Knowledge Management, praised CNNC's achievements in promoting
nuclear power construction. He looks forward to further enhancing
exchanges and cooperation between IAEA and CNNC, leveraging CNNC's
nearly 40 years of experience in nuclear power construction to
promote the healthy development of global nuclear power
construction.
During the congress, CNNC showcased its capabilities in advanced
nuclear energy technology and nuclear power construction,
demonstrating its knowledge of the entire industrial chain in
participating in international cooperation. CNNC used an electronic
sand table to demonstrate a future smart city with nuclear energy.
The connection between the lights and the elements such as seawater
and buildings on it shows various applications of different types
of reactors in the fields of power generation, desalination,
hydrogen production, and petrochemicals. They showcase the
ubiquitous presence of nuclear energy in future life. The types of
reactors include Hualong One, Linglong One, high-temperature
gas-cooled reactor, and fusion reactor.
Distinguished guests such as IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi visited CNNC's booth. CNNC also
held bilateral discussions and signed cooperation agreements with
important partners such as the Ministry of Energy of Ghana and Electricité de France.
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