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10 January 2007 - China's $3.3 bn, Russian-built Tianwan nuclear power plant became fully operational Tuesday, two years after its planned start date, officials said.
The plant, in the eastern Chinese port city of Lianyungang, is expected to enter commercial service in the next five months, the Russian Information Agency Novosti reported.
Chinese nuclear experts confirmed the plant, consisting of two pressurized-water nuclear reactors, was ready for full operation after completing a two-day security check.
The reactors, built by Russia's Atomstroyexport nuclear-export monopoly, will undergo 83 additional tests in the near future, the news agency said.
The plant, which has generated more than 800 million kWh since beginning a trial operation last May, originally scheduled to go online in 2005. No reason was given for the delay.
China plans to increase its nuclear capacity as the nation's demand for energy to fuel its booming economy soars.
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