The Sichuan nuclear energy industry is set to.

Recently, the State Council's executive meeting decided to approve a total of 8 units across 4 nuclear power projects, including the second phase of the Zhejiang Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant. This marks another significant move for China's nuclear power industry, following the approval of 5 nuclear power projects last year. The Hualong One reactor has a distinct "Sichuan gene," with Sichuan deeply involved in areas such as research and development, and equipment manufacturing. Looking at the research and design front, the "heart" of the Hualong Onethe reactor and its primary circuit systemhas been developed and designed by the China National Nuclear Power Design Institute located in Chengdu. On the equipment manufacturing side, there are also many contributions from Sichuan. In Deyang, the equipment from the China National Machinery Industry Corporation's subsidiary has achieved the localization of the nuclear main pump shell, providing the Hualong One with a "super alloy armor." The current focus is on the Hualong One 2.0 version, targeting the integration of main equipment, technical document review, and the application of domestic standards. Enterprises under the Dongfang Electric Group have been deeply involved in supplying the main equipment for both the nuclear island and the conventional island, including reactor coolant pumps and steam turbine generator sets. Deyang Jiuding Electric primarily manufactures large structural components like the low-pressure outer casing of the turbine for the conventional island. In Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Huadu Nuclear Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the field of control rod drive mechanisms for domestic nuclear reactors, holding a top market share. Currently, the control rod drive mechanisms for multiple Hualong One units across the country are supplied by this company. Focusing on the nuclear fuel segment, China Nuclear Engineering Corporations Nuclear Fuel Element Co., Ltd., located in Yibin, is responsible for the manufacturing of CF3 fuel elements, achieving a linkage between "Chengdu's research and design" and "Yibin's production and manufacturing" within the industry chain. Additionally, the innovative platform will continue to play a supporting role. The advanced nuclear energy equipment pilot testing and research platform in Chengdu serves as a "bridge" connecting research and mass production. As the demand for new technologies, materials, and processes for the Hualong One 2.0 version increases, this platform will continue to provide key pilot testing and verification services for universities, research institutions, and enterprises, facilitating the continuous growth of Sichuans nuclear energy industry.