Kamen Kraev

Construction of Zhangzhou-3, a 1,126-MW domestic Hualong One, or HPR1000, pressurised water reactor, began in February 2024. The Zhangzhou nuclear station will have six Hualong One reactor units in total. Zhangzhou-1 became the first and only to start commercial operation in January 2025. Zhangzhou-2 completed hot functional testing earlier this month.

French nuclear fuel cycle company Framatome has been selected by Swiss operator Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken (KKG) to be the long-term supplier of nuclear fuel assemblies and related services for its Gösgen nuclear power plant, a statement said. Framatome said the contract, the financial details of which were not disclosed, will see Framatome deliver fuel for reloads and provide reactor core fuel management services starting from 2026.

Reactors a key asset for Sofia and country’s energy security, says deputy prime minister Ukraine wants to complete Units 3 and 4 at the Khmelnitski nuclear power station. Courtesy Energoatom. Bulgaria has said it will stop the sale of Russia-made reactor equipment to Ukraine which was slated for the completion of Units 3 and 4 at the Khmelnitski nuclear power station, a government official said. Want to know more? Sign up.