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79 nuclear reactors are under construction worldwide, the most since 1986
There are 79 nuclear reactors being built worldwide, the highest number since 1986.
The projects are spread across countries planning new nuclear power plants.
Rising fossil fuel prices and AI's energy needs are driving the plans for more plants.
AI systems require large amounts of energy, adding to pressure to secure power supplies.
Egypt is building its first nuclear power plant, with help from Russia.
The global construction total shows nuclear power is drawing renewed interest as energy demand grows.
There are 79 nuclear reactors under construction worldwide, the highest number since 1986.
Rising fossil fuel prices and the spread of energy-hungry artificial intelligence are accelerating plans for new plants.
Egypt is building its first nuclear power plant with help from Russia.
- Who
- Countries and energy companies building nuclear reactors. The article does not name them.
- What
- 79 nuclear reactors are under construction worldwide, the most since 1986.
- When
- The figure was reported on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- Worldwide; Egypt is building its first nuclear power plant.
- Why
- Rising fossil fuel prices and growing demand for energy from artificial intelligence are accelerating plans for new plants.
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- Reactors under construction
- 79 worldwide
- Record
- Highest number since 1986
- Egypt
- Building its first nuclear power plant
- Egyptian plant assistance
- Russia is helping
- Reported
- November 2, 2026