Reactor type
Gas-cooled (GCR / AGR)
9 GCR reactors operate worldwide today, with 4,690 MW net installed capacity in 2 countries.
Cooled by carbon dioxide and moderated by graphite, the British Magnox and AGR reach high steam temperatures but low power density.
Operating
9
of 53 built or planned
Capacity
4,690 MWe
Countries
2
Units
United Kingdom (41) · North Korea (1) · France (8) · Italy (1) · Japan (1) · Spain (1)
United Kingdom · 41 units · 8 operating · 4,685 MWe
North Korea · 1 unit · 1 operating · 5 MWe
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyongbyon 1 | Magnox | Operating | 5 | 1985 |
France · 8 units
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugey 1 | UNGG | Shut down | 540 | 1972 |
| Saint-Laurent A-2 | UNGG | Shut down | 465 | 1971 |
| Saint-Laurent A-1 | UNGG | Shut down | 390 | 1969 |
| Chinon A-3 | UNGG | Shut down | 360 | 1966 |
| Chinon A-2 | UNGG | Shut down | 180 | 1965 |
| Chinon A-1 | UNGG | Shut down | 70 | 1964 |
| Marcoule G3 | unknown | Shut down | 40 | 1960 |
| Marcoule G2 | unknown | Shut down | 39 | 1959 |
Italy · 1 unit
Japan · 1 unit
Spain · 1 unit
| Unit | Model | Status | MWe | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandellos 1 | UNGG | Shut down | 480 | 1972 |