GCR

Gas-Cooled Reactor

Uses carbon dioxide or helium gas as coolant and graphite as moderator. Primarily developed in the UK. Can operate at higher temperatures than water-cooled reactors.

52 reactors • 5 countries • 5,001 MW operational capacity

8
Operational
0
Under Construction
0
Planned
44
Shutdown
United Kingdom (41)
France (8)
Italy (1)
Japan (1)
Spain (1)

Data source: IAEA PRIS database • Updated regularly