Key Figures

For nearly 60 years, starting with the commissioning of the Marcoule plant in 1959, followed by the Chinon nuclear power plant that began commercial operation in 1963, the French nuclear stakeholders, from research, education, construction, operation, and decommissioning, have developed valuable experience and expertise recognized worldwide. This includes nuclear electricity generation, but also fuel cycle as well as the manufacturing of major components.

56 reactors in operation in France on 18 sites
6 reactors under development, and another 8 reactors planned
Nuclear energy represents 66% of all electricity generated in 2023
120 reactors using French technology throughout the world
Providing services to more than 250 reactors worldwide
Over 60 years of experience feedback
85 % of small and medium-sized enterprises
more than 3,000 companies in the supply chain

HUMAN RESOURCES

Women represent 25% of the workforce in the French nuclear industry
More than 3,000 companies, from the smallest with 5 employees to the biggest with over 150,000 employees