The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) is a not for profit, international organisation with a mission to maximise the safety and reliability of the world’s commercial nuclear power plants. The organisation’s members are mainly owners and operators of nuclear power plants.
It was established on 15 May 1989 following the nuclear accident at Chernobyl (Ukraine). After the accident, nuclear operators worldwide began to work together through WANO to improve safety, reliability and prevent recurrences. Experience shows that many accidents could have been prevented if lessons had been learned from previous incidents. WANO unites every company and country that has an operating commercial nuclear power plant to achieve the highest possible standards of nuclear safety and reliability. The organisation enables members to provide mutual support, exchange safety knowledge and operating experience, and share best practices with each other to improve performance. WANO’s members operate approximately 460 nuclear units in over 30 countries and areas worldwide.
WANO helps members communicate and share information through its five main programmes: Peer Review, Performance Analysis, Member Support, Training & Development and Corporate Communications. WANO has offices in London and Shanghai, and regional centres in Atlanta, Moscow, Paris and Tokyo.
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