Ecuador - World Nuclear Outlook Report

Projection of future nuclear capacity in Ecuador in 2050

Planned (MWe)

Proposed (MWe)

Potential (MWe)

Government target (MWe)

Total for 2050 (MWe)

0

0

0

1300

1300

In 2025 the Ecuadorian government published new plans for nuclear power in the country, coming in response to severe energy shortages faced in 2024.200

The plan included the development of a 300 MWe small modular reactor in the medium term. In the longer term, the plan envisions constructing a 1000 MWe nuclear plant.