Map of Norwegian Nuclear Sites
Norway has a modest history with nuclear power, focusing primarily on research rather than energy production. The country operates small research reactors, such as those at the Institute for Energy Technology in Kjeller, but commercial nuclear power plants have not been developed. Norway’s abundant natural resources, including hydropower, have historically made nuclear power unnecessary for energy needs. Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of Norwegian nuclear sites.
Quick Guide to using the Map of Norwegian 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 Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined storage facility and repository (KLDRA) | Waste Management | 59.80245 | 11.29607 | In Service | Unknown | 1999 | / | Storage of low- and medium-level radioactive waste from the nuclear facilities at Kjeller and Halden and from radioactive sources used in industry, defence, medicine and consumables. |
| Halden Boiling Water Reactor (HBWR) | Research Reactor | 59.1269 | 11.4036 | Permanent shutdown | Unknown | 1959 | 2018 | Heavy water |
| Institute for Nuclear Energy (IFA) / Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) | Research Institute | 59.9743 | 11.0513 | In Service | Unknown | 1948 | / | Basic research in physics and material science, as well as production of radiopharmaceuticals |
| JEEP I | Research Reactor | 59.975032 | 11.052245 | Decommissioned | Unknown | 1951 | 1967 | Heavy water |
| JEEP II | Research Reactor | 59.974556 | 11.052064 | Permanent shutdown | Unknown | 1966 | 2018 | Tank |
| NORA | Research Reactor | 59.974804 | 11.052158 | Decommissioned | Unknown | 1961 | 1967 | Crit assembly |
