Japan’s nuclear disaster has pushed new debate and pause on global nuclear power development, but few nations are canceling projects.
Citing concerns over Fukushima Daiichi, China called for a timeout March 16 in developing the world’s largest nuclear fleet (see chart) to revise safety standards. The announcement could affect four AP 1000-design units being built by The Shaw Group and Westinghouse, two others they are helping to design and two Areva-developed reactors, but the firms say they have not yet been told to stop work. China had planned to have 80 GW of nuclear power online by 2020.