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Tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050 will require major investment and policy overhaul, says OECD

Published 11:09 on July 2, 2026 / Last updated at 11:09 on July 2, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Tripling global nuclear power capacity by 2050 will require a dramatic expansion of financing, skilled workers, manufacturing capacity, and government support, according to a new report published by the OECD's specialist nuclear energy agency (NEA).
Tripling global nuclear power capacity by 2050 will require a dramatic expansion of financing, skilled workers, manufacturing capacity, and government support, according to a new report published by the OECD's specialist nuclear energy agency (NEA).


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