LARGELY MUTED GROWTH OF NEW nuclear capacity across the Western world comes in sharp contrast to the East, where many nations are planning or building new plants. According to recent analysis from the World Nuclear Association (WNA), there are already 140 operable nuclear power reactors across the region, a further 30-odd are currently under construction and there are firm plans to build at least another 50 reactors. Although development across Asia is a mixed bag, reflecting the region's diversity, there are many active markets with clear development plans. About a quarter of worldwide operational reactors are located in Asia. Of these well over 100 are within the six countries of China, Japan, South Korea, India, Pakistan and Taiwan, which field a combined capacity of close to 100 GWe.
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