Résumé : New α-ray beams at synchrotron radiation facilities will give us unprecedented opportunities to study photonuclear reactions of astrophysical interest. Konan University and the Université Libre de Bruxelles launch a 5-year project, starting in 2004, of constructing ari extended NACRE compilation in which photonuclear reactions obtained within a dedicated international effort will be included. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.