Although the recycling of plutonium as thermal mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel in pressurised water reactors (PWRs) is now well-established on a commercial scale, many physics questions remain. The main quest...

This study will focus on the economic drivers of production costs of Small Modular Reactors.

This study analyses the need for adjustments in or new developments of the fuel cycle for Small Modular Reactors.

This study will assess the potential opportunities to harmonise and streamline the licensing processes of SMRs.

The NEA encourages governments to take advantage of the post‑COVID‑19 economic recovery to accelerate the energy transition towards meeting climate objectives.

• Post‑pandemic recovery plans to reconc...

Disruptive technologies for nuclear safety applications

The nuclear sector is constantly looking for new technologies that will make nuclear power plants even more reliable, cost-effective and safe.

This study updates the 1985 NEA report and presents a comprehensive analysis of the individual and total costs of the nuclear fuel cycle for a pressurised water reactor (PWR) to be commissioned in th...