Zhangzhou
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: 2 operational, 2 under construction.
Net capacity in service: 2,252 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou 3 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,129 | 2024-02-22 | Under Construction | |||
| Zhangzhou 4 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,129 | 2024-09-27 | Under Construction | |||
| Zhangzhou 1 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,126 | 2019-10-16 | 2024-11-28 | 2025-01-01 | Operational | |
| Zhangzhou 2 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,126 | 2020-09-04 | 2025-11-22 | 2026-01-01 | Operational |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou 3 | 1,129 | 1,214 | 3,180 | China First Heavy Industries | SHANGHAI ELECTRIC | ||
| Zhangzhou 4 | 1,129 | 1,214 | 3,180 | China First Heavy Industries | SHANGHAI ELECTRIC | ||
| Zhangzhou 1 | 1,126 | 1,212 | 3,190 | 2024-11-07 | China First Heavy Industries | SHANGHAI ELECTRIC | |
| Zhangzhou 2 | 1,126 | 1,212 | 3,190 | 2025-11-03 | China First Heavy Industries | SHANGHAI ELECTRIC |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou 1 | 9.5 TWh | 96.7% | 99.0% | 98.6% |
Operator: CNNP Guodian Zhangzhou Energy Co.,Ltd
Owner: CNNP Guodian Zhangzhou Energy Co.,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
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23.8292, 117.493
Location & Contact
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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: Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant.
Zhangzhou is a nuclear power plant site on the coast of Fujian Province in southeastern China, in Lieyu Town, Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou City.
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The units are Hualong One pressurized water reactors, a design that replaced the AP1000 originally planned for the site. Construction of Unit 1 began on 16 October 2019 and Unit 2 on 4 September 2020. Unit 3 started construction on 22 February 2024 and Unit 4 on 27 September 2024. Unit 1 was first connected to the grid on 28 November 2024, and Unit 2 on 22 November 2025.