Lufeng
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
4 units: 4 under construction.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufeng 5 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,116 | 2022-09-08 | Under Construction | |||
| Lufeng 6 | PWR | HPR1000 | 1,116 | 2023-08-26 | Under Construction | |||
| Lufeng 1 | PWR | CAP1000 | 1,250 | 2025-02-24 | Under Construction | |||
| Lufeng 2 | PWR | CAP1000 | 1,250 | 2025-12-22 | Under Construction |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufeng 5 | 1,116 | 1,200 | 3,180 | China First Heavy Industries | Shanghai Electric Group | ||
| Lufeng 6 | 1,116 | 1,200 | 3,180 | Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Equipment Co., Ltd | Shanghai Electric Group | ||
| Lufeng 1 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 3,400 | China First Heavy Industries | HARBIN TURBINE COMPANY LIMITED | ||
| Lufeng 2 | 1,250 | 1,200 | 3,400 | DONGFANG (GUANGZHOU) HEAVY MACHINERY CO., LTD. | HARBIN TURBINE COMPANY LIMITED |
Operator: CGN Lufeng Nuclear Power Co., Ltd
Owner: CGN Lufeng Nuclear Power Co., Ltd; Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Venture Co.,Ltd.
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$170
Lodging/Night
$98
M&IE/Day
$268
Total/Day
China: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
Facility Map
Interactive satellite map showing the facility's geographic location. Marker color indicates current status: green for online, red for offline, orange for reduced power. Click the header to open in Google Maps satellite view.
22.7463, 115.814
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Lufeng Nuclear Power Plant; World Nuclear News: Construction of Lufeng 5 gets under way.
Lufeng is a nuclear power plant site at Lufeng, in Shanwei, Guangdong Province, China.
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CGN began developing the plant in 2013. In April 2022 China's State Council approved two Hualong One pressurized water reactors, designated Units 5 and 6. Construction of Unit 5 began on 8 September 2022 and Unit 6 on 26 August 2023. The State Council approved two CAP1000 units, Units 1 and 2, on 19 August 2024. Construction of Unit 1 began on 24 February 2025, and Unit 2 followed in December 2025.