The British Nuclear Regulatory Office and the Environment issued a joint statement on Monday to confirm that China's independent three -generation nuclear power technology "Hualong One" passed the UK's general design review.
According to a package of agreement signed by China Guang Nuclear Group, French Electric Power Group (EDF) and the British government in 2016, "Hualong One" will be used for Essex after passing the UK's general design review.Construction of Nuclear Power Projects of Bradwell B (Bradwell B).
At present, China -China -Guangzhou Nuclear is working with EDF to build nuclear power facilities in Hinkley Point, southwestern Britain, and is expected to be completed in 2025; Sino -CUNGThe development phase of the SIZEWLL C) nuclear power plant project also holds 20%of the shares.The company hopes to show Chinese technology to Europe through the Bradwell B project.
However, because of the concerns of national security, the British government is trying to eliminate the China -wide nuclear nuclear project.The British Political Conservatives have expressed concerns that China has repeatedly participated in the key infrastructure construction of the UK, and the Johnson government has become more tough for China.
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In a visit, Conservative MP Kanes urged the government to consider preventing China -Guang nuclear cooperation from cooperationDevelop British nuclear power.She said: "As the British dynasty emissions moved, we must be careful to prevent companies owned by the Chinese government infiltrating the key infrastructure of the country."Government consultation.The company said the project is still feasible even if CGN's withdrawal.The British government also promised before that it would provide funding for at least one large nuclear power plant project by 2024.
Nuclear energy is the key part of the Johnson government's net zero emissions policy.Officials point out that the current energy price crisis highlights the necessity of reducing imported natural gas that depends on expensive imports, and more relying on domestic power sources such as nuclear energy.
