CNEIC Becomes the Latest Member of WNTI

China Nuclear Energy Industry Co., Ltd. (CNEIC) was established in 1980 as the first significant international trading company in China’s nuclear sector following the reform and opening up. Over nearly four decades, CNEIC has played a pivotal role in strengthening China’s nuclear industry. In 2017, the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) merged CNEIC with China Nuclear Fuel Co., Ltd., creating a new CNEIC with integrated operations covering nuclear fuel research, development, manufacturing, sales and international trade services. This merger enhanced CNEIC’s capabilities, allowing it to enter the global nuclear fuel market and gain international influence.

Joining WNTI, CNEIC will now engage with a network of international experts and organisations dedicated to promoting best practices in the transport of radioactive materials. WNTI provides a platform for its members to collaborate on key issues, share technical expertise and develop guidelines that ensure the highest standards of safety and security in nuclear transport. 

The inclusion of CNEIC in the WNTI underscores the growing importance of global cooperation in the nuclear sector, as countries and companies work together to address the challenges and opportunities presented by nuclear energy. CNEIC’s membership is expected to further enrich the dialogue within the WNTI community, contributing to the advancement of safe nuclear transport practices worldwide.

The WNTI community warmly welcomes CNEIC, and are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration that enhances safety, security and innovation in the transport of nuclear materials.

CNEIC is China’s sole domestic producer, supplier, and trader of nuclear fuel, offering products such as uranium purification, conversion, enrichment, and assembly. The company is responsible for supplying nuclear fuel to China’s nuclear power plants, supporting technology transfer, and providing fuel assembly for China’s first export nuclear power plant. CNEIC also meets nuclear fuel demands in Europe, America, and Asia and supports developing countries through the International Atomic Energy Agency.

With a mature uranium purification and conversion technology, CNEIC has a production capacity of 10,000 tons. It also has independent centrifuge development capability and a comprehensive R&D and manufacturing capacity for nuclear fuel elements. CNEIC has expanded its trade services beyond nuclear fuel to include Minmetals, chemicals, and textiles. Committed to mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, CNEIC maintains strong international trade relations with the IAEA and enterprises in over 50 countries, providing high-quality services globally. CNEIC continues to focus on safe and innovative development, aiming to achieve high-quality growth in China’s nuclear industry.