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French Operator of Chinese Nuclear Plant Flags ‘Performance Issues’ After Reports of ‘Imminent Radiological Threat’
Epoch Times ^ | 06/14/2021 | Tom Ozimek

Posted on 06/14/2021 7:32:58 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

A French nuclear firm said it’s working to resolve a “performance issue” at a plant it partially owns in China’s Guangdong Province, following reports that U.S. authorities have been assessing a report of a possible leak at the facility amid warnings of an “imminent radiological threat,” according to reports.

Framatome, a division of French power group EDF, told France 24 in a statement on June 14 that it’s “supporting resolution of a performance issue” at the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, which is a joint venture between EDF and China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), located around 84 miles west of Hong Kong.

“According to the data available, the plant is operating within the safety parameters,” the company told France 24. “Our team is working with relevant experts to assess the situation and propose solutions to address any potential issue.”

It follows an earlier CNN report on June 14 that stated that the U.S. government has been assessing a report of a leak at the plant. The outlet reported that Framatome, which is the EDF unit that designed the reactor at the plant and is involved in its operations, had warned of an “imminent radiological threat.”

Citing a letter from Framatome to U.S. authorities, CNN reported that the warning included an allegation that Chinese authorities had raised the acceptable limits of radiation outside the plant to avoid having to shut down the facility.

State-owned CGN said in a statement on June 13 that “the environmental indicators of Taishan Nuclear Power Plant and its surroundings are normal.” It didn’t reference any leaks or incidents at the facility, but said it meets both safety regulations and technical requirements for nuclear plant operation.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 202106; 20210614; 202107; china; edf; hunterbiden; isolatedincidents; leak; nuclearplant; radiologicalleaks

1 posted on 06/14/2021 7:32:58 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

France has 70% of their electricity generated by nuclear plants, vs 20% in USA ... maybe China things they can put all the blame on Framatome for any problems ....


2 posted on 06/14/2021 7:37:38 PM PDT by Ken522
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To: Ken522

THINKS not things, sorry


3 posted on 06/14/2021 7:38:10 PM PDT by Ken522
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To: SeekAndFind
We can trust the Chinese government to tell us if there's a public safety hazard, can't we?

Stop laughing.

4 posted on 06/14/2021 7:41:40 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: SeekAndFind

Bkmk


5 posted on 06/14/2021 7:47:19 PM PDT by sauropod (Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: SeekAndFind

xing xang xoomies!


6 posted on 06/14/2021 7:51:21 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: SeekAndFind

“French Nuclear Scientist Found Dead of Apparent Suicide”

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7 posted on 06/14/2021 7:56:10 PM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. )
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To: Ken522

Taishen 1 reactor is the first of the new EPR design brought online in 2018, supposedly a cheaper plant to build.


8 posted on 06/14/2021 8:45:56 PM PDT by seowulf (Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos...Will Durant)
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To: SeekAndFind

Nearing the end of its 7 year life cycle due to standard practice of the lowest bidder using the cheapest possible materials to maximize profits.


9 posted on 06/15/2021 5:07:31 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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