LWGR

Light Water Graphite Reactor

Uses ordinary water as coolant and graphite as moderator. Primarily developed in the Soviet Union. The RBMK design (Chernobyl) is the most well-known example.

25 reactors • 3 countries • 7,036 MW operational capacity

10
Operational
0
Under Construction
0
Planned
14
Shutdown
Russia (18)
Ukraine (4)
Lithuania (3)

Data source: IAEA PRIS database • Updated regularly