Reactor type
Fast breeder (FBR)
2 FBR reactors operate worldwide today, with 1,380 MW net installed capacity in 1 country.
Sodium-cooled fast reactors that can breed more fissile material than they consume. Few in operation, all experimental or demonstration units.
Operating
2
of 19 built or planned
Capacity
1,380 MWe
Countries
1
Units
Russia (3) · United States (6) · China (2) · France (2) · United Kingdom (2) · Germany (1) · India (1) · Japan (1) · Kazakhstan (1)
Russia · 3 units · 2 operating · 1,380 MWe
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloyarsk 4 | BN-800 | Operating | 820 | 2016 |
| Beloyarsk 3 | BN-600 | Operating | 560 | 1981 |
| Seversk 1 | BREST-OD-300 | Under construction | 300 | 2029 |
United States · 6 units
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer 1 | Natrium | Planned | 345 | 2031 |
| Aurora 1 | Aurora | Planned | 75 | 2027 |
| Oklo 1 | Aurora | Planned | 75 | 2030 |
| Fermi 1 | Liquid-metal-cooled FBR (Liquid Metal FBR) | Shut down | 60 | 1966 |
| Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative 1 | Aurora | Planned | 15 | 2030 |
| Eielson Air Force Base | Aurora | Planned | 5 | 2030 |
China · 2 units
France · 2 units
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superphénix | Na-1200 | Shut down | 1,200 | 1986 |
| Phenix | PH-250 | Shut down | 130 | 1974 |
United Kingdom · 2 units
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dounreay PFR | unknown | Shut down | 234 | 1976 |
| Dounreay DFR | unknown | Shut down | 11 | 1962 |
Germany · 1 unit
India · 1 unit
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpakkam PFBR | — | Under construction | 470 | 2026 |
