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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Pakistan seeks to expand high-tech ties with China in space, nuclear fields
Pakistan wants to deepen technological cooperation with China in the fields of space exploration and nuclear technology, a senior Pakistani minister has said. Minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan plans satellite launches and aims to send astronauts to China's space station next year.(Ahsan Iqbal/ LinkedIn ) Pakistan is keen to strengthen scientific partnerships with China, including in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, who was on a visit to China, told the media. "I had an opportunity to meet with the new chairman of China's nuclear authority and the space agency,' Iqbal said in a media briefing early this week, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. 'We also discussed how we can further strengthen our cooperation in peaceful nuclear use of technology by extending nuclear power into agriculture,' he said. Also Read: China backs Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts, says foreign minister Wang Yi Pakistan's Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3, which uses the Chinese-made Hualong One reactor, completed its final tests before going into operation, according to the report. Iqbal said China-Pakistan space cooperation included satellite launches and plans to send Pakistan's astronauts to China's space station next year. 'Later with Chinese help, we will send and land a rover on the moon that will be yet another milestone,' he said. 'Pakistan also aims to have its lunar landing or landing on the moon by 2035, and we have also sought cooperation in this field,' he said. During his visit to China, Iqbal said he had witnessed the July 31 launch of the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan seeks to expand high tech cooperation with China to space, nuclear fields: Minister
Beijing: Pakistan wants to deepen technological cooperation with China in the fields of space exploration and nuclear technology, a senior Pakistani minister has said. Pakistan is keen to strengthen scientific partnerships with China, including in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, who was on a visit to China, told the media. "I had an opportunity to meet with the new chairman of China's nuclear authority and the space agency,' Iqbal said in a media briefing early this week, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. 'We also discussed how we can further strengthen our cooperation in peaceful nuclear use of technology by extending nuclear power into agriculture,' he said. Pakistan's Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3, which uses the Chinese-made Hualong One reactor, completed its final tests before going into operation, according to the report. Iqbal said China-Pakistan space cooperation included satellite launches and plans to send Pakistan's astronauts to China's space station next year. 'Later with Chinese help, we will send and land a rover on the moon that will be yet another milestone,' he said. 'Pakistan also aims to have its lunar landing or landing on the moon by 2035, and we have also sought cooperation in this field,' he said. During his visit to China, Iqbal said he had witnessed the July 31 launch of the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
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Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
China targets 200GW nuclear capacity by 2040 to curb coal reliance
The China Nuclear Energy Association report highlights Beijing's aim to reach 200GW installed nuclear capacity by 2040, shifting away from coal and stabilising its energy mix New Delhi China plans to more than double its nuclear power capacity by 2040 as part of a strategic move to reduce reliance on coal and stabilise its energy mix, the South China Morning Post reported, citing a new report from the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA). The report, released on Monday, outlines Beijing's intention to achieve 200 gigawatts (GW) of installed nuclear capacity by the end of the next decade. This would exceed twice the nuclear capacity of the United States, which stood at around 97GW in 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration. As of the end of 2024, China had 102 reactors either operational or under construction, with a combined capacity of 113GW. Most of these are located in the country's economically developed coastal provinces. A recent Goldman Sachs report noted that China already hosts nearly half of the world's 61 nuclear reactors currently being built. The CNEA estimates that by the end of the 2030s, nuclear energy will account for roughly 10 per cent of the national energy mix. New reactors reinforce nuclear momentum In April, China's State Council approved the construction of 10 more nuclear reactors, signalling ongoing government commitment to nuclear energy as a central pillar of the country's decarbonisation strategy. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Beijing has approved the development of at least 10 new nuclear units. The latest projects are expected to require a total investment of approximately 200 billion yuan ($27 billion). Eight of these reactors will employ China's domestically developed Hualong One design – a third-generation nuclear technology that China is promoting for international adoption. According to experts cited in the report, 'The Hualong One is less vulnerable to earthquakes than other third-generation reactors abroad and has more safety redundancies, meaning we can build more in more places.' Each Hualong One reactor can generate roughly 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually – enough to supply power to about one million people. Balancing coal dominance with cleaner options Despite its clean energy ambitions, China remains the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for over one-third of global emissions in 2023, according to United Nations data. Coal continues to dominate China's energy consumption profile. The nuclear buildout is part of Beijing's broader effort to diversify its power generation base and meet climate goals without compromising energy security. India and the US in context By comparison, India had 8.18GW of nuclear power capacity across 24 reactors in 2024, per a statement by the Department of Atomic Energy. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated that this figure is projected to grow to 22.48GW by 2031–32. Meanwhile, competition between China and the United States in nuclear energy appears to be escalating. Last month, US President Donald Trump signed executive orders aiming to boost the country's nuclear capacity to approximately 400GW by 2050, Associated Press reported.
Express Tribune
02-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan eyes 8,000MW target with Chashma-5 project
The under-construction Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant is expected to contribute 1,200 megawatts (MW) of clean, safe and low-cost electricity to the national grid. Chashma Nuclear Power Complex General Manager Engineer Habibur Rehman made these remarks while briefing a group of journalists at the Chashma Nuclear Complex. Informing that the project was advancing swiftly, he said that Pakistan was working towards enhancing its nuclear power generation capacity to 8,000MW, aiming to make nuclear energy a dependable component of the country's sustainable and affordable energy mix. On the occasion, media representatives toured several operational and under-construction units of the facility, where they were briefed on plant performance, safety protocols, technical systems and environmental standards. Engineer Habibur Rehman noted that Pakistan currently ranked among the top 20 nuclear power-producing countries globally, operating six nuclear reactors with a combined generation capacity of 3,530MW. The figure is projected to rise to 4,730 MW following the completion of Chashma-5, he added. He explained that the Chashma-5 project was based on the advanced Hualong One (HPR1000) design, a third-generation pressurised water reactor. The plant was being developed in collaboration with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). The project's first concrete was poured on December 30, 2024. Highlighting global trends, he noted that nuclear power was regaining international attention. Several developed nations, including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and South Korea, which had previously scaled back or planned to phase out nuclear power, were now re-engaging with the sector and actively building new nuclear plants. The general manager said that nuclear energy offered a cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly electricity source. In calendar year 2024, nuclear power accounted for roughly 13% of Pakistan's total electricity supply. In December 2024 alone, its share peaked at around 26.5%.
Gulf Insider
18-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
China Set to Become Top Nuclear Power Source by 2030
China has approved plans to build 10 new nuclear reactors for 200 billion yuan ($27.7 billion), positioning it to surpass the U.S. as the world's largest nuclear power producer by 2030, according to Nikkei Asia. The decision, made at a State Council meeting last month, includes eight Hualong One reactors—developed by state-owned firms based on U.S. and French designs—and two CAP1000 units, based on Westinghouse's AP1000 model. The reactors will add about 12,000 megawatts of capacity. Construction will take place along the coast in Shandong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi, with state-owned companies like China National Nuclear Corp., China General Nuclear Power Group, and China Huaneng Group operating the plants. China paused new nuclear projects after Japan's Fukushima disaster in 2011 but resumed approvals in 2019, accelerating to around 10 reactors per year since 2022. President Xi Jinping is promoting nuclear power to reduce air pollution, curb oil dependence—China imports about 70% of its crude—and meet climate goals. In 2020, Xi pledged to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2060. Nikkei Asia writes that by the end of 2024, China had 57 reactors generating 59,760 MW, ranking third globally behind the U.S. and France. Capacity is projected to hit 110,000 MW by 2030, making China the global leader if current trends continue. Nuclear power made up 4.7% of China's energy mix in 2024, with projections reaching 10% by 2040. While high construction costs have stalled nuclear projects in the U.S. and Europe, China's state-owned enterprises continue building efficiently, controlling costs and boosting expertise. Click here to read more
