CHINA SURGING AHEAD WITH NUCLEAR POWER EXPANSION
March 1st, 2008
By Mark Godfrey in Beijing
No country has added nuclear power like energy-hungry China. Neighbouring North Korea had more nuclear power capacity than China in 2000 (as did Taiwan). But by 2010, according to the US government-affiliated Energy Information Administration, China will have bypassed both countries.
The Chinese government's Medium- and Long-term Plan of Nuclear Power Development (2005-20), promises to deliver 40GW nuclear capacity by 2020 (from 9GW currently) with a 160GW capacity set for 2030. The Plan envisages commencement of construction on ...
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