Map of Hungarian Nuclear Sites
Hungary heavily relies on nuclear power, which supplies nearly half of its electricity. The Paks Nuclear Power Plant is the country’s sole nuclear facility, situated in central Hungary. It’s been operational since the 1980s and currently has four reactors. To meet future energy demands and reduce carbon emissions, Hungary has committed to expanding its nuclear capacity. The Paks II project aims to construct two additional reactors, boosting electricity production and enhancing energy security. Despite some public opposition and environmental concerns, Hungary views nuclear energy as a crucial element of its strategy to ensure a stable, low-carbon energy supply. Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of Hungarian nuclear sites.
Quick Guide to using the Map of Hungarian Nuclear Sites
MAP – Click and drag to move the map around. Hold Ctrl and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Alternatively use the zoom buttons in the top right corner.
POINTS – Points are coloured based on the purpose of the nuclear site.
COUNTER – The counter in the top left displays the number of nuclear sites under each purpose. Clicking on a specific counter lets you see only sites that fall within that category.
POPUPS – Hovering over a specific point on the map will show you a popup containing additional information about the site.
Data
Below is the full data set used to create the Hungary Nuclear Sites Map. You can use it to look up specific nuclear sites.
| Name | Purpose | Latitude | Longitude | Status | Construction Start | Start of Operations | End of Operations | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Research Reactor | Research Reactor | 47.488509 | 18.9535488 | In Service | Unknown | 1959 | / | Tank WWR |
| Institute of Nuclear Techniques (BME NTI) Nuclear Training Reactor | Research Reactor | 47.478967 | 19.058352 | In Service | Unknown | 1971 | / | Pool |
| Mecsek Mountains Mine | Fuel Production | 46.1 | 18.083333 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1956 | 1997 | Underground Uranium Mine |
| National Radioactive Waste Repository (NRWR) in Bàtaapàti | Waste Management | 46.218509 | 18.610842 | In Service | Unknown | 2012 | / | Subsurface Repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste |
| Paks | Power Station | 46.572500 N | 18.854167 E | In Service | 1974 | 1982 | / | VVER-440 (PWR) |
| Radioactive Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility (RWTDF) in Püspökszilágy | Waste Management | 47.728575 | 19.310447 | In Service | Unknown | 1977 | / | Surface disposal facility |
| Solymár Repository | Waste Management | 47.59604 | 18.963396 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1960 | 1980 | Temporary radioactive waste disposal site |
| ZR-6M | Research Reactor | 47.488091 | 18.954023 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1972 | 1990 | Crit Assembly |
