US energy infrastructure company CB and I has increased its cooperation with the Chinese nuclear industry by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). The agreement will see them cooperate on the development of nuclear power plants. Texas-based CB and I said that the MoU with CNNC includes cooperation in operation and maintenance support services for the CNNC operating nuclear power plants. CNNC currently has nine reactors in operation at two sites, Qinshan and Tianwan, as well as a further 12 units under construction at five other sites.
In addition, the MoU covers engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) management services for the Westinghouse AP1000 reactors planned and owned by CNNC. Two AP1000s are being built at the CNNC Sanmen plant, where a further two are planned. Two AP1000s are also planned for Xudabao, in which CNNC subsidiary Liaoning Nuclear Power Company Ltd is majority owner. Plans for eight further AP1000s at three inland sites have been deferred. In September 2007, Westinghouse and its partner the Shaw Group received authorization to construct four AP1000 units in China - two at Sanmen and two more at Haiyang. The transfer of knowledge and technology from Westinghouse is featured in the agreement. China wants to become self-sufficient in deploying AP1000s and its own derivatives, such as the CAP14000.
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