Nuclear energy data

The publication Nuclear Energy Data is the NEA's annual compilation of essential statistics on nuclear energy in OECD countries. The 2007 edition of Nuclear Energy Data (more commonly known as the "Brown Book") provides provides authoritative information to policy makers, experts and academics on the status and trends in nuclear energy in OECD member countries and in the various sectors of the nuclear fuel cycle. The information, provided by government officials, includes statistical data and projections complemented by short country reports and is considered a reference in terms of nuclear data.

Statistical data along with projections to 2030 are provided in the following categories:

• Total and Nuclear Electricity Generation;
• Total and Nuclear Electricity Capacity;
• Nuclear Power Plants by Development Stage;
• Nuclear Power Plants Connected to the Grid ;
• Uranium Resources;
• Uranium Production;
• Uranium Requirements;
• Conversion Capacities and Requirements;
• Enrichment Capacities and Requirements;
• Fuel Fabrication Capacities and Requirements;
• Spent Fuel Storage Capacities and Arisings;
• Reprocessing Capacities;
• Plutonium Use;
• Re-enriched Tails Use;
• Reprocessed Uranium Production and Use.

The 2008 edition is currently in preparation.

Related links

• Nuclear Energy Data 2007
  
  
  • New nuclear energy data released
    Press communiqué, 14 June 2007
    
    
• Nuclear facts and figures for OECD member countries
  
• Nuclear Development Committee (NDC)
  
• E-mail contact: Robert Vance (robert.vance@oecd.org)

Last updated: 30 July 2007