Feb. 8, 2010 (China Knowledge) - China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group, one of China's two major nuclear power plant operators, recently inked a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine National Nuclear Power Corp on nuclear power cooperation, sources said.
Pursuant to the MOU, the two companies will exchange opinions on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of nuclear plants. In addition, they will share research on nuclear power equipment as well as staff training.
Qian Zhimin, president of the Guangdong-based group, said this partnership is a starting point for further mutual beneficial cooperation between the two companies.
Reportedly, Ukraine National Nuclear Power Corp has 15 generators with a total gross capacity of 13.84 million kilowatts. There will be another seven units above 1 million kW before 2020.
China Guangdong Nuclear Power has four generators with a total gross capacity of nearly 4 million kW. Another 12 units are under construction.