Introduction
 

Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station (GDBNPS) is located on the coast of Daya Bay in the east of Shenzhen, and occupies an area of 635 000m². The Station equipped with 2 100MW grade PWR units was constructed and is now being operated by Guangdong Nuclear Power JV Co., Ltd (GNPJVC) formed in joint management of Guangdong Nuclear Power Investment Company, Ltd (GNPIC) and Hong Kong Nuclear Power Investment Company, Ltd (HKNPIC). It is regarded as the largest sino-foreign joint venture. The two units were put into commercial operation on February 1 and May 6, 1994 separately, the annual design capacity ranges from 10~12.6 billion kWh. In 1995, 10.105 billion kWh were produced to the grid, somewhat higher than the annual target of 100 billion kWh. The funds for construction are financed by share holders (75% from Chinese Party and 25% from Hong Kong Party) and the other part is collected by Bank of China through foreign export credits and commercial loans. As planned, the capital plus interest shall be paid back within 15 years starting from the operation of the Plant. In late 1979 the economic and technical feasibility studies for the project initiated; in 1982 the project was incorporated into the state construction program by approval of the Chinese Government; in 1983 talks for the JV contract began and the pre-stage preparations followed up. On February 9, 1985, the GNPJVC was formally established bearing an exclusive responsibility for engineering construction, production and operation. In April 1986, the letter of intent for the three major contracts concerning the supply of nuclear island equipment, etc. were concluded; in September the three contracts and the loan agreement were formally signed in Beijing and in October came into effect upon approval by the Chinese Government. During the period starting from the first concrete being poured for the nuclear island of Unit 1 in August 1987 to the accomplishment of the Staton followed by electricity generation in May 1994, civil works of 92 buildings and installation and commissioning of 606 systems of machinery, electrics, instruments, water, steam, etc. were completed. In the course of construction of the Station, the GNPJVC consistently implemented the basic principle of Safety First and Quality First, strictly observed the State laws and regulations in nuclear safety and environmental protection, accepted safety reviews and inspections conducted by the IAEA, and established a strict QA system. The whole project was carried out under the joint leadership and supervision of Guangdong Provincial Government, the former Ministry of Water Resources and Power Industry, and CNNC. The success of the GNPS marks a new stage in China nuclear power industry and it is playing a promotive role in economic growth and social prosperity for both Guangdong Province and Hong Kong.

Address: Building 01, Daya Bay NPS, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Post Code: 518124
Tel: (0755)3366566-33206, 33207
Fax: (0755)3365709
General Manager: LIU Xicai
Liaison Person: SUN Xu, ZHAO Jianfu