Fangchenggang
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
4 units: 4 operational.
Net capacity in service: 4,000 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangchenggang 1 | PWR | CPR-1000 | 1,000 | 2010-07-30 | 2015-10-25 | 2016-01-01 | Operational | |
| Fangchenggang 2 | PWR | CPR-1000 | 1,000 | 2010-12-23 | 2016-07-15 | 2016-10-01 | Operational | |
| Fangchenggang 3 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,000 | 2015-12-24 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-03-25 | Operational | |
| Fangchenggang 4 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,000 | 2016-12-23 | 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-25 | Operational |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangchenggang 1 | 1,000 | 1,086 | 2,905 | 2015-10-13 | Dongfang Electric Corporation | Dongfang Electric Corporation | |
| Fangchenggang 2 | 1,000 | 1,086 | 2,905 | 2016-06-29 | Dongfang Electric Corporation | Dongfang Electric Corporation | |
| Fangchenggang 3 | 1,000 | 1,180 | 3,150 | 2022-12-27 | China First Heavy Industries | Shanghai Electric Group | |
| Fangchenggang 4 | 1,000 | 1,180 | 3,150 | 2024-04-03 | China First Heavy Industries | Shanghai Electric Group |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangchenggang 1 | 77.0 TWh | 87.0% | 93.5% | 90.9% |
| Fangchenggang 2 | 73.1 TWh | 89.7% | 93.6% | 91.1% |
| Fangchenggang 3 | 21.1 TWh | 86.3% | 85.4% | 85.2% |
| Fangchenggang 4 | 11.8 TWh | 83.8% | 87.8% | 85.8% |
Operator: Guangxi Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Company, Ltd.
Owner: Guangxi Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Company, Ltd.
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$170
Lodging/Night
$98
M&IE/Day
$268
Total/Day
China: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
Facility Map
Interactive satellite map showing the facility's geographic location. Marker color indicates current status: green for online, red for offline, orange for reduced power. Click the header to open in Google Maps satellite view.
21.6305, 108.572
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant.
Fangchenggang is a nuclear power plant site at Hongsha in the Gangkou District of Fangchenggang, Guangxi, China, about 54 km from the Vietnam border. It draws seawater from the Gulf of Tonkin.
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Units 1 and 2 are CPR-1000 pressurized water reactors. Construction began on 30 July 2010 and 23 December 2010, and the units were connected to the grid on 25 October 2015 and 15 July 2016. Units 3 and 4 are Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors. Construction began on 24 December 2015 and 23 December 2016, and they were connected to the grid on 10 January 2023 and 9 April 2024.