China signs up to four new units from Russia
Russia and China have signed four agreements envisaging the construction of four VVER-1200 units at Xudabao and Tianwan, cooperation in the CFR-600 fast reactor pilot project, and supply of the RITEG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator) parts for China's lunar exploration programme. The signing ceremony was held in Beijing and attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Two of the deals aim for
construction of two units at a greenfield site in Xudabao and two at Tianwan
(units 7 and 8). Russia will supply the VVER-1200 reactors and all related
equipment.
The third agreement envisages
the supply of equipment, fuel, and services for the CNNC-developed CFR-600 fast
reactor pilot project. The fourth concerns the supply of radionuclide heat
units (UHR) used as parts of radioisotope thermoelectric generators to power
equipment in China's space programme, for use in lunar exploration in
particular, Rosatom said.
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Source: World Nuclear News