Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 30, China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced in Shenzhen, China, on Friday that the Hualong One has become the most widely deployed third-generation nuclear reactor design worldwide. With 41 units either operational or under construction globally, each unit produces over 10 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, sufficient to power approximately 1 million people in a moderately developed country while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 8.16 million tonnes per year.

The reactor cores of China's Hualong One.

The Hualong One, a domestically developed technology, has demonstrated strong performance, with seven units already connected to power grids worldwide. CGN highlighted its role as a key solution for clean energy, contributing significantly to reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

Designed to meet or exceed international safety standards, the Hualong One is a fully independent third-generation nuclear power technology. It has earned European Utility Requirements certification and successfully passed the UK Generic Design Assessment, affirming its reliability and safety for global applications.

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) noted that cooperation agreements for Hualong One have been established with more than 20 countries and regions, including Pakistan and Argentina. Pakistan hosts the first overseas demonstration project, with two operational units, Karachi-2 and Karachi-3. These units have collectively generated over 48 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, reducing standard coal consumption by 14.97 million tonnes annually and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 39.16 million tonnes. This supports Pakistan’s goals for energy transition, low-carbon development, and long-term sustainability.

The Hualong One’s global deployment underscores its importance in advancing clean energy solutions. By providing reliable, high-capacity power with reduced environmental impact, the technology supports sustainable energy development and contributes to global efforts to address climate change.