This NuclearAfrica project profile aggregates source-backed structured project information and related coverage.
- Type
- Research reactor
- Status
- Extended shutdown
- Technology
- Pool-type IRT research reactor
- Capacity
- 10 MW thermal
- Units
- 1
- Owner / implementing organisation
- Tajoura Nuclear Research Center
- Last verified
- October 7, 2026
- Facility class
- Research reactor
- Facility / reactor identifier
- IRT-1
- IAEA / registry reference
- IAEA RRDB — IRT-1
- Operator
- Tajoura Nuclear Research Center
- Commissioned / first operation
- 1981-08-28
- Shutdown / decommissioning
- Extended shutdown since 2013
- Thermal power
- 10 MWth
- Facility data verified
- October 7, 2026
Source-backed · 2 documentary sources
Sources and evidence
IAEA Research Reactor Database
International Atomic Energy Agency · Official database · Primary / authoritative
IAEA RRDB is the controlling reference for reactor identity, status, type, thermal power and first criticality; reactor-specific IAEA material is used where needed for shutdown status.
Primary source — IRT-1 Research Reactor
Official project source · Official database · Primary / authoritative
Primary starter reference for this project/programme record.