WORLD NUCLEAR ENERGY
Project Lens
Four source-based examples show why project stages need precise labels.
| Example | Jurisdiction | Source stage | Evidence and limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington new nuclear | Canada | Construction | CNSC records one BWRX-300 under construction, with a separate operating-licence application. Read primary source → |
| AP300 US engagement | United States | Pre-application | NRC pre-application engagement relates to a future design-certification application. Read primary source → |
| Flamanville EPR | France | Dated grid milestone | EDF reported first grid connection on 21 December 2024. Later testing and availability need their own dated records. Read primary source → |
| EPR2 programme | France | Programme development | EDF describes a programme of new reactors; that description is not a current operating milestone. Read primary source → |
Checked 9 November 2026. This is a curated educational snapshot, not a complete project tracker or a statement of current plant availability. A stage applies only to the described evidence and jurisdiction.