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BRICS expand nuclear power as Brazil awaits Angra 3 decision
BRICS countries are expanding nuclear power, while Brazil has not decided whether to finish or abandon the Angra 3 plant.
The project is in Angra dos Reis, in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, and its construction is suspended.
Brazil’s government has until mid-2027 to make a final decision on the plant’s future.
The BRICS group holds more than 50 of the world’s 76 nuclear reactors, while Brazil has one, according to the figures cited.
China plans to reach 102 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2030, enough to supply at least 120 million people.
India aims to grow its capacity from 7.3 gigawatts to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
Brazil’s nuclear plants produce 2 gigawatts, about 2% of the country’s total electricity generation.
BRICS countries account for more than 50 of the world’s 76 nuclear reactors, while Brazil has one reactor listed as suspended.
Brazil’s federal government has until mid-2027 to decide whether to complete or abandon construction of the Angra 3 plant.
China alone accounts for more than half of the world’s reactors and is expected to have 102 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2030.
India aims to increase its nuclear capacity from 7.3 gigawatts to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
Brazil’s nuclear plants produce 2 gigawatts, about 2% of the country’s total electricity generation.
- Who
- BRICS countries, including China and India, are expanding nuclear power; Brazil is awaiting a decision on Angra 3.
- What
- A BloombergNEF study compared nuclear reactor numbers and capacity plans. Brazil’s government must decide whether to complete or abandon Angra 3.
- When
- The study was presented Monday (9). The government’s decision is due by mid-2027.
- Where
- The comparison covers BRICS countries. Angra 3 is in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
BloombergNEF analyst Chris Gadomski presented the study at the Nuclear Legacy 2026 event.
Brazil’s federal government is due to decide whether to complete or abandon Angra 3.
- BRICS reactors
- More than 50 of 76 worldwide
- China capacity target
- 102 GW by 2030
- India capacity target
- 100 GW by 2047, up from 7.3 GW
- Brazil nuclear output
- 2 GW, about 2% of total generation
- Angra 3 decision deadline
- Mid-2027