On 28th, November, 2016, a delegation led by Mr. LI Yangzhe, Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration (NEA) visited Shanghai Nuclear Research&Design Insititute (SNERDI).  

Dr. Zheng Mingguang, Chief Designer of the National Major Project - Large Advanced Passive Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) CAP1400, Vice President of State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) and President of SNERDI reported on the overview of SNERDI, presented the latest development of the Major Project and discussed the front-burner issues on nuclear with the attendees.

Mr. LI Yangzhe gave high attention to the important role of nuclear power in China’s economic and social development and affirmed the R&D work of the Major Project. He pointed out that as the independent designer of China's first commercial nuclear power plant (NPP) as well as the first exported NPP, SNERDI has made tremendous contribution to the initiation and development of national nuclear power industry. As the main responsible unit of the technology of Large Advanced Passive PWR NPP, SNERDI has integrated domestic technical and scientific institutions and organizations and carried out remarkably effective innovation, collectively pushing forward the localization of Gen Ⅲ nuclear power technology. And he will fully support the start of CAP1400 demonstration project and the following-up projects.

In his further requirement, Mr. Li Yangzhe emphasized that all-out efforts should be made on the Demonstration Project of CAP140 and the localized AP1000 design need to be optimized and standardized. Moreover, SNERDI should proactively propel the “Going out” practice of CAP1400 and accelerate the research of advanced nuclear power research projects such as SMR, making new and greater contribution for national energy security.