The revival of interest in nuclear energy has been in full swing for several years, and the list of countries considering building new reactors is lengthening all the time. Concerns about energy security and climate change are gaining political momentum around the world, and are winning over many former opponents to nuclear power.

As well as established nuclear powers such as the US, the UK and China planning to boost nuclear investment, countries that have never hosted atomic reactors are talking about getting involved in the industry.