Safe Energy
Nuclear power industry has evolved over the decades and nuclear reactors now being installed in
the world are far superior than their predecessor in term of performance and safety. Currently,
Generation-III reactor technology is available for construction and Pakistan’s K-2 & K-3 reactors,
1100 MWe each, are based upon the same technology. Relative to Generation-II, the design of
Generation-III reactor is safer by virtue of its passive safety systems, that can safely shut-down
without external/internal supply of electricity. .
Besides the development of reactor technology, regulations of the nuclear power
industry are also evolving to improve and incorporate lessons learned from experience
feedback. In Pakistan, these regulations are implemented through independent national
regulator, Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA). In addition, Periodic Safety
Reviews by PAEC experts and international peers of nuclear industry along with regular
national and international refresher courses have enabled PAEC to strive for excellence
in nuclear safety beyond regulatory construct.