China and Russia Dominate 90% of Global New Nuclear Power Projects
China and Russia have captured 90% of the world's new nuclear reactor projects. Explore how their state-led strategies are sidelining Western competitors in the global energy race.
The scales of global energy hegemony have tilted decisively eastward. China and Russia now account for 90% of the atomic plants undertaken globally last year. While Western nations grapple with regulatory hurdles and public skepticism, Beijing and Moscow are aggressively exporting technology and financing to emerging economies, securing a long-term grip on global power infrastructure.
Strategic Drivers of China Russia Nuclear Power 90% Market Share
According to reports from Nikkei Asia, this duopoly is reshaping the international order. China is leveraging its domestic Hualong One reactor design to penetrate markets in Southeast Asia and Africa. Meanwhile, Russia's state-owned Rosatom continues to offer "all-in-one" packages—including construction, fuel supply, and low-interest loans—to nations like Turkey and Egypt.
Widening Gap: State-Led vs. Market-Led Models
The disparity between the East and West is stark. While Japan's Mitsubishi recently moved to acquire $7.5 billion in U.S. shale assets to diversify, its nuclear sector remains stagnant compared to its rivals. Western firms often struggle with high capital costs and long lead times, whereas state-backed Chinese and Russian entities can ignore short-term profitability to achieve strategic dominance.
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