nbsp   How many CANDU reactors are there in the world?
[A. CANDU Technology] [B. The Industry] [C. Cost/Benefit] [D. Safety/Liability] [E. Waste] [F. Security/Non-Proliferation] [G. Uranium] [H. Research Reactors] [I. Other R&D] [J. Further Info] Operating There are 17 operating CANDU reactors in Canada and 12 abroad (four in South Korea, two each in China, India, and Romania, and one each in Argentina and Pakistan). There are also 13 operating “CANDU-derivatives” in India, which are based upon the CANDU design sold to India before it detonated a nuclear device and hence was removed from further nuclear trade with Canada. (Note: The plutonium for India’s early weapons program was created in its Canadian-designed research reactor, not its CANDU power reactor – see related FAQ.) Refurbishment There are 3 CANDU reactors in Canada undergoing an extended outage for refurbishment: Bruce-A units 1 and 2 (see related FAQ), and Point Lepreau. Under Construction There are no CANDU reactors currently under construction outside of Canada (although two
