Australia

 

Nuclear power situation

 

Australia does not have a nuclear power generation programme. It is, however, one of the world's major uranium producers.

Related links

Nuclear facts and figures for OECD countries
Number of nuclear units connected to the grid; Nuclear electricity generation (net TWh); Nuclear percentage of total electricity supply.

IEA energy statistics: Australia
Data available in the following areas: Coal, oil and gas use; Electricity production, supply and consumption; Heat production, supply and consumption; Graphs of sectorial final consumption by source in 1973 and 2001.

Uranium Mining, Processing and Nuclear Energy Review
On 6 June 2006, the Australian Prime Minister announced the appointment of a taskforce to undertake an objective, scientific and comprehensive review into uranium mining, processing and the contribution of nuclear energy in Australia in the longer term. The taskforce's final report is now available.

Related NEA publications

Uranium Resources, Production and Demand
A joint body of the NEA and the IAEA co-ordinates the preparation of this biennial report (also called the "Red Book") which analyses the prospective supply/demand balance for uranium. The latest edition was published in 2006.

Nuclear Energy Data
Nuclear Energy Data is the NEA’s annual compilation of essential statistics on electricity generation and nuclear power in OECD countries. The reader will have quick and easy reference to the status of and projected trends in total electricity generating capacity, nuclear generating capacity, and actual electricity production, as well as to supply and demand for nuclear fuel cycle services.

Nuclear Legislation in OECD Countries: Australia
Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Nuclear Activities
Each country profile in this valuable reference work provides a detailed review of a full range of nuclear law topics. These include: the general regulatory regime, including mining; radioactive substances and equipment; nuclear installations; trade in nuclear materials; radiation protection; radioactive waste management; non-proliferation and physical protection; transport; and nuclear third party liability.

Last updated: 20 November 2007