China Begins Construction of Haiyang Unit 5, Expanding Nuclear Capacity to 7.5 GW
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Construction began on the fifth reactor at the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant. The process started with a safety-related concrete pour on October 31, 2026. This project marks Phase III of the coastal complex. The addition expands the capacity of the site to 7.5 GW.
Construction of the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant’s fifth reactor started with a safety‑related concrete pour on Oct 31, 2026, marking Phase III of the 7.5‑GW coastal complex.