Currently, the use of nuclear power is increasing around the world; nuclear electricity already represents the primary part in electricity production. As many countries introduce new energy policies to restart nuclear projects, China also actively promote the nuclear construction plans to meet our nation’s need for dependable, safe and sustainable electricity. It is important to realize our goals of protecting our environment, optimize the electricity industry structure and improve our nation’s comprehensive economic strength and technology level, and enhance our international status.
The State Council of China finally approved the Nuclear Safety Development Plan and Medium and Long-Term Nuclear Power Development Plan, officially stride forward one step to the restart of NPPs construction in a safer and moderate way. According to WNA’s prediction, China’s nuclear capacity will achieve 67.3 GW by 2020. On the other hand, according to statistics of National Energy Bureau, there are 7 nuclear projects which will be restarted and constructed by this year. Furthermore, it is reported that the draft of National Nuclear Safety Act has already finished and official version will be come out by 2017.
To further explore China’s nuclear power policy after 2014, discuss strategies to safely and effectively develop nuclear power, draw attention to the status of the new project, preview China’s future nuclear power safety planning, exchange advanced nuclear power equipment manufacturing technology, the 9th China Nuclear Power Congress will be held in Shanghai China on December. 5th.