Russia and China are in front of the US in nuclear energy abroad

Russia is leading in selling its nuclear technology abroad, with 19 reactors — mostly conventional — under construction in seven countries. China is selling two overseas but is building more than any nation at home, and has the only land-based small modular reactor (SMR) operating commercially. The US has no international projects under construction but is courting countries with its SMR technology.

Where US, Russian and Chinese nuclear reactor projects are under construction 
●   US   ●   Russia   ●   China   ▆ Locations where the US government is promoting nuclear energy cooperation    
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Note: Reactor data as of June 30, 2023. Data on US nuclear engagement as of February 1, 2024. Map does not show all active nuclear reactor construction projects globally.

Source: World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2023, World Nuclear Association, US Department of State

Graphic: Lou Robinson, CNN