Breakthrough: China Unveils the World’s First Operational Thorium Nuclear Reactor!

“Breakthrough: China Unveils the World’s First Operational Thorium Nuclear Reactor!”
China has officially fired up the world’s first fully operational thorium molten salt reactor—and refueled it while running, a feat never achieved before. This 2-megawatt experimental reactor deep in the Gobi Desert is not only meltdown-proof but also runs on thorium, a safer, more abundant alternative to uranium. Using molten salt as both fuel carrier and coolant, this reactor produces minimal nuclear waste and offers near-infinite clean energy potential. It’s a bold leap forward in the nuclear energy race, leaving the U.S. and others far behind. In this episode, we unpack how China pulled this off, why it’s a global energy game-changer, and what this breakthrough means for the future of clean, safe, scalable power.
Watch now to understand how thorium might just power our future.
References:
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3306933/no-quick-wins-china-has-worlds-first-operational-thorium-nuclear-reactor
https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/China-Unveils-Worlds-1st-Meltdown-Proof-Thorium-Reactor.html#:~:text=Chinese%20scientists%20achieved%20a%20breakthrough,located%20in%20the%20Gobi%20Desert
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