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El Dabaa Unit 1 is located at the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant site on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, in the Matrouh Governorate. As Egypt's first nuclear power reactor, a VVER-1200 with a net capacity of 1200 MWe, it signifies a major milestone in the country's pursuit of clean and reliable energy. C

El Dabaa Unit 2 is situated at the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant site on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, in the Matrouh Governorate. This VVER-1200 reactor, with a net capacity of 1200 MWe, is part of Egypt's pioneering nuclear energy initiative to diversify its energy mix. It is under construction, wit

El Dabaa Unit 3 is located at the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant site on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, in the Matrouh Governorate. As a VVER-1200 reactor with a net capacity of 1200 MWe, it supports Egypt's strategic goal of integrating nuclear power into its national energy framework. Currently under

El Dabaa Unit 4 is located at the El Dabaa site on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, marking the country's first nuclear power plant project. This VVER-1200 reactor, with a capacity of 1200 MWe, is significant for Egypt's energy diversification and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Currently under const

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**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/snc-lavalin---candu-energy]]

Based at the Inshas Nuclear Research Center in Egypt, ETRR-2 is the country's primary research reactor with a thermal power of 22 MWth, designed by Argentina's INVAP. Operated by the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), it supports neutron activation, isotope production, and materials testing. I

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/westinghouse]]

Located at the VTT Technical Research Centre in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland, FiR 1 is a 250 kWth TRIGA Mark II research reactor. It was used for civilian purposes such as neutron activation and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) before its permanent shutdown in 2015. The reactor no longer operates bu

Flamanville 3 is located at the Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant in Normandy, France. As an EPR (European Pressurized Reactor) with a net capacity of 1650 MWe, it is significant for being one of the first of its kind, contributing to France's low-carbon energy mix. After years of construction delays,

Situated in Garching bei München, Germany, FRM II is a pool-type research reactor operated by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), recognized as Europe’s most powerful neutron source with 30 neutron instruments. It is significant for its contributions to neutron scattering, isotope production,

Fuqing Unit 6 is located at the Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant in Fujian Province, China. It is significant for being one of the first units to deploy the HPR1000, a domestically developed reactor design, with a capacity of 1090 MWe net. The unit is operational, contributing to China's expanding nuclear

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/gen4-energy]]

GHARR-1, a Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR), is located at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra, Ghana. With a thermal power of 30 kWth, it supports civilian research through neutron activation analysis and training, enhancing nuclear education in the region. The reactor remains

Gorakhpur Unit 1 is under construction at the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana site in Haryana, India. This 700 MWe PHWR reactor is significant for India's efforts to increase domestic nuclear power capacity. Construction is ongoing, with no commercial operation date confirmed yet.

Gorakhpur Unit 2 is also under construction at the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana site in Haryana, India. With a net capacity of 700 MWe, this PHWR reactor contributes to India's nuclear energy expansion plans. It is still in the construction phase without a set operational start date.

Gravelines 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant in northern France. With a capacity of 1670 MWe, it is part of France's ambitious plan to bolster civilian nuclear power generation with next-generation technology. As it remains in the planning phase, there is no opera

Gravelines 2, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant in northern France. This 1670 MWe unit is intended to enhance France's civilian nuclear energy infrastructure with advanced reactor technology. It is still in the planning stage and has no operational history.

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/deep-fission]]

The GRR-1 is a 5 MWth open-pool research reactor located at the National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos in Athens, Greece. It supports civilian scientific endeavors including neutron activation analysis, isotope production, and irradiation studies. The reactor remains operational, playing

Haiyang Unit 3 is located at the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Shandong Province, China. This AP1000 reactor, with a net capacity of 1250 MWe, is significant as part of China's expansion of advanced nuclear technology for civilian power generation. Currently under construction, it contributes to th

Haiyang Unit 4 is situated at the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Shandong Province, China. As an AP1000 reactor with a net capacity of 1250 MWe, it plays a key role in China's adoption of next-generation nuclear designs for sustainable energy production. It is currently under construction, aligning

Based in Halden, Norway, the Halden Boiling Water Reactor (HBWR) was a unique heavy water boiling research reactor operated by IFE. It was significant for international collaboration, involving 19 member countries, and focused on fuel testing and materials research over its 59-year operational histo

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/hadron-energy]]

HANARO is South Korea’s primary research reactor, located in Daejeon and operated by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). It supports a wide range of civilian applications, including neutron scattering, isotope production, and materials testing, with around 30 neutron beam instruments

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/kairos-power]]

Planned for construction in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, the Hermes reactor by Kairos Power is a fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature small modular reactor (SMR) with a net capacity of 35 MWe. It represents a pioneering effort in advanced reactor technology for civilian energy applications, focusing

Located in the Chengdu area of Sichuan, China, the High Flux Engineering Test Reactor (HFETR) is a key facility for the Chinese civilian nuclear program. It serves as an engineering test reactor focused on nuclear fuel and material irradiation, supporting advancements in reactor technology. Operatio

The HIFAR research reactor was situated at Lucas Heights in New South Wales, Australia, and operated by ANSTO. It was a cornerstone of Australian nuclear research for isotope production and neutron scattering over its 49-year operational history until its shutdown in 2007, when it was replaced by th

Situated at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, USA, the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) is renowned for having the highest continuous neutron flux in the Western Hemisphere. It plays a critical role in civilian applications, producing medical isotopes like Mo-99 and supporting neutron scat

Based in Petten, Netherlands, the High Flux Reactor (HFR) is a tank-type research reactor operated by NRG under the EU Joint Research Centre, known as Europe’s primary source of Mo-99 for medical imaging. Its significance lies in supporting global healthcare through isotope production, alongside mat

Hinkley Point C Unit 1 is located in Somerset, England, at the Hinkley Point site. It is a significant project for the UK's nuclear energy revival, aiming to provide low-carbon electricity with a capacity of 1630 MWe net. Construction is ongoing, marking it as part of one of the largest nuclear powe

Hinkley Point C Unit 2 is situated at the Hinkley Point site in Somerset, England. This unit is crucial for enhancing the UK's energy security and decarbonization goals, with a planned capacity of 1630 MWe net. Like Unit 1, it remains under construction as part of a major nuclear expansion project.

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/stl--steenkampskraal]]

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/cnnc---huaneng]]

Based in Dubna, Russia, at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), IBR-2M is a 4 MWth average (1500 MWth peak) fast pulsed research reactor. It is the world’s only operating pulsed fast reactor dedicated to neutron research, focusing on condensed matter physics. Operational since the 1980s

Located at the IPEN facility in São Paulo, Brazil, the IEA-R1 is the country's oldest and primary research reactor. It plays a significant role in producing medical radioisotopes for South America, supporting healthcare needs across the region. Operational since the mid-20th century, it remains a ke

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/terrestrial-energy]]

IRR-1 is a pool-type research reactor located at the Soreq Nuclear Research Center in Yavne, Israel, operated by SNRC/SOREQ NRC. It remains operational and is crucial for medical isotope production, neutron activation, and materials research in the region. With a thermal power of 5 MWth, it supports

Located at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) in Moscow, Russia, IRT MEPhI is a 2.5 MWth pool-type research reactor. It is primarily used for student training and research in neutron activation analysis. Operational since the 1960s, it continues to play a key role in nuclear education

Located at the Nuclear Scientific Research Center in Tajura, Libya, the IRT-1 is a 10 MWth pool-type research reactor. It played a role in training and neutron activation studies during its operational period. The reactor was permanently shut down in 1989 under IAEA supervision.

Situated at the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center in North Korea, the IRT-2000 is an 8 MWth pool-type research reactor supplied by the Soviet Union. It has been used for civilian research purposes and has operated intermittently since its commissioning. The reactor has not been under IAEA

Based at the JIPNR-Sosny research center near Minsk, Belarus, the IRT-M is a 4 MWth pool-type research reactor. It serves civilian purposes such as neutron activation, isotope production, and training. The reactor is currently operational, supporting scientific studies in the region.

**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/atomic-alchemy]]

Located in Kjeller, Akershus, Norway, the JEEP II reactor is a heavy water-moderated facility operated by the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE). It serves as Norway's main neutron beam facility, crucial for materials research and neutron scattering studies. The reactor has been operational for m

The Japan Materials Testing Reactor (JMTR) is located in Oarai, Ibaraki, Japan, and was operated by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). It was historically significant for materials testing and fuel irradiation studies, contributing to the development of civilian nuclear technologies. The reactor

Located in Tokai, Ibaraki, Japan, the JRR-3 is a key research reactor operated by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). It serves as Japan’s primary facility for neutron scattering and isotope production, playing a significant role in scientific research. Operational since its initial commissioning

The JRR-4 research reactor is situated in Tokai, Ibaraki, Japan, and is managed by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). It is primarily utilized for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) cancer treatment and nuclear training, contributing to medical and educational advancements. The reactor remains