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Nuclear transport facts

Nuclear power currently supplies around 16% of the world’s demand for electricity making clean, carbon-free energy available to people the world over. The use of nuclear reactors to produce electricity has required a wide range of radioactive material transports over several decades. The industry has an impressive record of safety and reliability, backed by a stringent regulatory regime.

What is transported and how?

Each day thousands of radioactive materials of all kinds are transported safely and securely on national and international routes. Find out more.

Regulations

The transport of radioactive materials is governed by a rigorous, international regulatory framework. And as technology has advanced, so the standards are reviewed and updated to ensure this continues to be the case.

Facts and Figures

Spent fuel still contains 96% of the original uranium, 1% of plutonium and 3% of waste.

Security

The materials used in the nuclear fuel cycle are subject to extensive national protection measures.

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