This paper summarizes the important research and engineering progress of nuclear energy science and technology in 2018, focusing on the latest developments in Generation IV reactors, construction of nuclear power plants, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. The state quo shows that nuclear energy is still an important part of the global energy structure. With the development of new generation of nuclear power facilities and the deployment of nuclear decommissioning, this situation is expected to be further ensured.

nuclear energy  /  nuclear reactor  /  nuclear decommissioning  /  nuclear safety