Kickoff of the 2nd batch project of CNNC’s Dragon Program

In the middle of May, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) held the “2017 Science & Technology Work Conference” in Beijing. It signifies the 2nd batch of the scientific and technological innovation project in the *Dragon Program has been fully started and executed.

 

According to the project plan, CNNC will mainly focus on the following 6 points in future:

 

  1. Promote the large-scale construction of the EPR;
  2. Accelerate the demonstration project of the Sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor and the spent fuel reprocessing project construction;
  3. Construct the new type pilot project such as the HTGR;
  4. Propose new technological project such as the floating nuclear power plant on the sea;
  5. Promote the smart small nuclear reactor in the pilot project;
  6. Give priority to the self-designed nuclear technology.

 

On the sidelines of the meeting, CNNC issued the “Mid-long Term S&T Innovation Development Strategic Outlines (2030)”.

 

*The Dragon Program, firstly released by CNNC in 2012, is a major initiative to rely on innovation to promote the development and the strategy of the corporation. The 1st batch projects include 8 scientific & technological innovation demonstration projects and 12 core technology improvement projects. According to CNNC, all of them will be either started or finished by 2020.

 

Elaine Li

Elaine Li

Elaine Li (李益楠) is Marketing Manager for the Chinese Market. With ten years of experience in the nuclear power market, Elaine is experts for the certification of safety equipment (HAF 604 and 601) and marketing intelligence.
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