OREANDA-NEWS. April 28, 2007. April 23-25 the VII International Exhibition Nuclear Power Industry 2007 was taking place in Shanghai (China). Within the frames of the united exposition of Russian nuclear power industry organized by Rosatom TVEL Corporation presented there vast information about its produce and activities.

Nuclear 2007 is one of the main expositions in Asia dedicated to nuclear power industry. The exhibition has been conducted since 1995 on a biannual basis. Most famous reactors’ equipment manufacturers of the World traditionally take part in the exhibition. Among Nuclear 2007 organizers are the Department for Nuclear Energy, the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry of National Defense of the State Council of China, which plays the key role in construction of nuclear energy facilities, its management and modernization.

Chinese market is of great importance to TVEL Corporation. Currently TVEL supplied nuclear fuel for initial loading of two units of Tianwan NPP, China, constructed by Atomstroyexport. The initial loading of the core of the second unit, which is being prepared for commencement, of Tianwan NPP was completed. All in all the core was loaded with 163 fuel cassettes of UTVS type (upgraded fuel assembly) fabricated by Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant.