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China loads first fuel into new 1.2GW reactor at world's largest nuclear plant

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13 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

China has loaded the first fuel into a new 1.2GW nuclear reactor at the world's largest nuclear power plant, marking a key milestone in its nuclear energy expansion.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

China's nuclear capacity is rising significantly, opening immediate opportunities to support fuel supply and reactor maintenance services. You can target supply chains disrupted by ageing global nuclear tech for new contracts and partnerships.

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