The China Atomic Energy Authority was quoted by The Moscow Times as saying that both the countries have also agreed to cooperate on molten-core catcher technologies, which improve nuclear safety.
Rosatom chief Sergei Kiriyenko was quoted by Interfax as saying that China is interested in Russia’s expertise on floating nuclear power plants, and both sides will set up groups to assess prospects in the area.
In addition, they have also signed an agreement on Russia’s involvement in the construction of two fast neutron reactors in China.
Both the countries are also planning for a project to add two nuclear power-generating units at the Tianwan nuclear power plant.
The contract for the project is expected to be signed before the end of this year or in the first quarter of 2011, according to the newspaper.
Tianwan started commercial operation of its first generating unit in 2006 and the second in 2007 using Russian technology.
In order to reduce it over-dependence on dirty coal, China is making a big push for nuclear power and other alternative energy sources.
