{"id":9711,"date":"2025-07-13T17:06:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T16:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=9711"},"modified":"2025-07-11T08:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T07:54:39","slug":"these-reserves-could-power-humanity-for-millennia-china-unveils-colossal-underground-energy-find-said-to-hold-60000-years-worth-of-fuel-for-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/07\/13\/these-reserves-could-power-humanity-for-millennia-china-unveils-colossal-underground-energy-find-said-to-hold-60000-years-worth-of-fuel-for-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThese Reserves Could Power Humanity for Millennia\u201d: China Unveils Colossal Underground Energy Find Said to Hold 60,000 Years\u2019 Worth of Fuel for the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\udd0b China<\/strong> has made a groundbreaking discovery of vast thorium reserves, potentially transforming the global energy landscape.<\/li>\n
  • \u269b\ufe0f The activation of China’s Thorium Molten Salt Reactor marks a significant advancement in nuclear technology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf0d Thorium offers a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional nuclear fuels, promising reduced nuclear waste<\/strong> and enhanced safety.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd0e The global implications of China’s thorium developments could spur international interest and competition in sustainable energy solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of global energy, China’s recent announcement of discovering vast reserves of thorium has captured international attention. With claims of an energy supply that could last for tens of thousands of years, the implications of this find are profound. The significance of thorium, a lesser-known element, lies in its potential to revolutionize nuclear energy production, providing a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional uranium-based reactors. As China positions itself at the forefront of this technological advancement, the world watches closely, intrigued by the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n

    The Rise of Thorium: A New Era in Nuclear Energy<\/h2>\n

    China’s journey into thorium-based nuclear energy began with the historic activation of its Thorium Molten Salt Reactor \u2013 Liquid Fuel 1 (TMSR-LF1) in October 2023. This marked a pivotal moment, being the first successful operation of such a reactor since the 1960s experiments at Oak Ridge, USA. By June 2024, the reactor reached its full capacity of 2 megawatts thermal (MWth), showcasing the viability of thorium as a sustainable energy source. This development represents a significant leap from traditional nuclear technology, offering enhanced safety and reduced nuclear waste.<\/p>\n

    Building on this momentum, China is ambitiously expanding its thorium program. A larger 10 MWth demonstrator is already under construction as of early 2025, and plans for commercial small modular reactors (SMRs) of 100 megawatts electric (MWe) are set for 2030. Furthermore, the design of a giant cargo ship, the KUN-24P, powered by these reactors, is underway. These initiatives underscore China’s commitment to leading the charge in thorium technology<\/strong>, potentially setting new standards in the global energy sector.<\/p>\n

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