Approval of nuclear projects may resume
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March 11, 2012, Sunday
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THE Chinese government is likely to resume the examination and approval of nuclear power station projects this year, an industry leader said yesterday.
"In my opinion, the Chinese government will resume the examination and approval this year," said Wang Binghua, chairman of State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Ltd.
China suspended the approval of new nuclear power projects and launched safety inspections at nuclear power stations and facilities in operation and under construction over safety concerns after the Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan last year.
During safety inspections of nuclear power stations and other facilities that have been completed, inspectors found 14 problems that need to be rectified, Wang said.
"Some of the problems have been solved and the rest will be resolved within three years," Wang said.
It is necessary to build nuclear power stations in the hinterland regions, particularly the central regions that cover Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, he said.
These provinces are in dire need of nuclear power to meet soaring electricity demand because they lack energy resources such as coal, oil and gas, he added.
Wang said the standard for the design of nuclear power stations in the hinterland will be the same as in coastal areas, but the requirements on discharges and emissions will be much stricter.
"Technically, there is no problem in meeting stricter requirements," he said.
SNPTC is a state-owned company authorized by the State Council to sign contracts with foreign parties for the transfer of third-generation nuclear power technology, project construction and self-reliance development.
Wang said China has a good plan for nuclear power development and sophisticated supporting policies emphasizing the use of the most advanced technology with stringent safety standards.
"In my opinion, the Chinese government will resume the examination and approval this year," said Wang Binghua, chairman of State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Ltd.
China suspended the approval of new nuclear power projects and launched safety inspections at nuclear power stations and facilities in operation and under construction over safety concerns after the Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan last year.
During safety inspections of nuclear power stations and other facilities that have been completed, inspectors found 14 problems that need to be rectified, Wang said.
"Some of the problems have been solved and the rest will be resolved within three years," Wang said.
It is necessary to build nuclear power stations in the hinterland regions, particularly the central regions that cover Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, he said.
These provinces are in dire need of nuclear power to meet soaring electricity demand because they lack energy resources such as coal, oil and gas, he added.
Wang said the standard for the design of nuclear power stations in the hinterland will be the same as in coastal areas, but the requirements on discharges and emissions will be much stricter.
"Technically, there is no problem in meeting stricter requirements," he said.
SNPTC is a state-owned company authorized by the State Council to sign contracts with foreign parties for the transfer of third-generation nuclear power technology, project construction and self-reliance development.
Wang said China has a good plan for nuclear power development and sophisticated supporting policies emphasizing the use of the most advanced technology with stringent safety standards.
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