80 years of nuclear development in Brazil.
From scientific research to technological breakthroughs, the history of Brazil's nuclear programme is one of innovation, challenges and international cooperation. Explore the milestones that shaped this trajectory and see how they still influence the present and future of nuclear technology in Brazil.
Start of Brazil's nuclear programme The founding moment of Brazil's post-war nuclear policies and research.
Creation of CNPq The National Research Council is founded — the institutional foundation for science and nuclear research in the country.
Brazil's first research reactor Brazil gets its first research reactor, marking the country's entry into the experimental nuclear era.
International cooperation Brazil–USA agreement Brazil–USA nuclear cooperation agreement signed; CNEN is created the same year.
Fusion research at USP, UFRGS and UNICAMP Fusion research groups established after the 1973 oil crisis.
International cooperation Brazil–Germany nuclear agreement One of the most ambitious technology-transfer agreements of the era: uranium enrichment and the construction of power plants.
Launch of the Parallel Nuclear Programme An autonomous programme led by the Armed Forces to master the nuclear fuel cycle.
TBR-1 reactor enters official operation Built at IF/USP with handmade components — the first 100% Brazilian tokamak.
Angra 1 begins operation Brazil's first commercial nuclear reactor — Angra dos Reis (RJ), 657 MW.
International cooperation Creation of ABACC The Brazilian–Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials — a bilateral safeguards model unique in the world.
Brazil joins the NPT Brazil accedes to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
TCABR inaugurated at USP The largest tokamak in the Southern Hemisphere, acquired from EPF Lausanne (Switzerland) and adapted by the Brazilian team.
Angra 2 begins operation Output of 1,350 MW.
Brazil masters the uranium cycle One of only 8 countries in the world to master the complete enrichment cycle.
Angra 1 authorised until 2055 CNEN approves operation until 2055 with US$ 550 million in upgrades.
Angra 3: completion target set for 2031 Revised schedule approved by the federal government.
Sources: World Nuclear Association, FUNAG, SBPC, CNEN, ABACC.
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