Nuclear power
O3 is one of the world's largest boiling water reactors, producing the equivalent of half a million homes' annual energy consumption.
Read more about nuclear powerProduction in figures
Oskarshamn 3 is one of the world's largest boiling water reactors with a maximum power of 1450 MW.
- 11 TWh
- 2024 was the third best production year for O3 since its inception in 1985.
- 12%
- Of Sweden's total electricity production at maximum power.
- 600
- Employees
- 4g
- Co2 emissions per kWh produced
Small modular reactors
Sweden is part of the development, where Uniper together with the company Blykalla, KTH and ABB are building an electric test reactor on the Simpevarp peninsula.
The reactor of the futureLaws, rules & authorities
Safety is always our main focus.
How does nuclear power in Sweden compare to other countries?
There are six nuclear power reactors in operation in Sweden. There are over 400 nuclear power plants in the world, most of which are located in the USA, France and China.
Is nuclear power a sustainable energy source?
Nuclear power meets the Brundtland Report's requirements for sustainable development and is also a plannable energy source, which is needed. Globally, nuclear power saves the climate from two billion tons of carbon dioxide per year. This is 40 times Sweden's total annual carbon dioxide emissions.
Who controls nuclear power in Sweden?
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is responsible for regulations and supervision. Check out www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se for more info.
Hydrogen gas
What is hydrogen and how can it contribute to Sweden's climate transition?
Read more about hydrogenDismantling and demolition
At OKG, we take responsibility for the entire life cycle. We are working to dismantle and decommission the Oskarshamn 1 and 2 reactors in a safe and secure manner.
Dismantling and demolition