CHINA NATIONAL NUCLEAR

Nov 4, 2026New buildSupply chain

Kazakhstan moves to establish 100-year state uranium reserve as nuclear build programme advances

Kazakhstan's president has directed development of a century-long strategic uranium reserve, while the country's nuclear power plant pipeline expands with contracts signed and a second plant confirmed for China National Nuclear Corporation.

Nov 2, 2026Contracts and procurementNew build

First concrete poured for Haiyang Phase III unit 5 nuclear island

China Nuclear Industry 24 Construction Co Ltd completed the first nuclear island concrete pour for Haiyang unit 5 on 31 October, marking the start of main construction for the CAP1000 reactor and signalling full-scale progress on Phase III of the Shandong plant.

Oct 27, 2026Regulation and policyWorkforce and training

Singapore signs first nuclear partnership agreements and launches three capability programmes

Singapore's Energy Market Authority has formalised partnerships with AtkinsRéalis, China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas and X-energy, while unveiling three structured programmes to build the national expertise needed to assess advanced nuclear energy technologies.

Aug 10, 2026Operations and maintenance

Changjiang Unit 4 control room brought into operation; Phase II units 3 and 4 nearing commissioning timeline

China National Nuclear Corporation says the Unit 4 main control room has begun duty shifts following a 31 July ceremony, as Changjiang Phase II continues toward full operation in early 2027.