Rosatom begins fuel loading at Tianwan Unit 7
Russian company Rosatom announced the start of loading the first fuel assemblies into Unit 7 of the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in China, in accordance with the agreements signed between the two countries to implement the project. After receiving the operational permit from Chinese authorities in August 2026, the unit will gradually reach full operational capacity, with its power output increased until it reaches 100% and supplies electricity to the Chinese grid. The Tianwan plant project is considered the largest economic cooperation between Russia and China in the field of nuclear energy, involving the development of two nuclear units with VVER-1200 reactors, with design, equipment supply, construction, and development operations carried out by Rosatom. The initiative aims to support the sustainability of electricity supply in China and strengthen international nuclear collaboration.
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