Vietnam’s nuclear comeback powers the future
The revival of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects, with Petrovietnam and Vietnam Electricity (EVN) as the lead investors, marks a turning point in Vietnam’s energy strategy, ensuring security and meeting rising electricity demand.”
Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power?
Southeast Asia’s only nuclear power plant is located in the province of Bataan in the Philippines, around 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the capital, Manila.
Meralco and Samsung to develop nuclear energy in the Philippines
The Manila Electric Co (Meralco) and South Korea’s Samsung Corporation Engineering & Construction (Samsung C&T) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the Philippines-Korea Business Forum in Manila. The forum took place during South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the Philippines earlier in October.
Indonesia to Create Committee to Implement Nuclear Power Plan
Indonesia plans to establish a government committee that will create a strategy to build full-scale nuclear power stations for the first time, local media reported, citing the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.
Small modular reactors to power Malaysia into nuclear age
AS MORE countries incorporate nuclear energy into their main strategy to combat climate change, Malaysia has come under intense pressure to revive its abandoned nuclear programme.
Vietnam-Russia agreement for a Nuclear Technology Center
Vietnam and Russia recently signed an agreement to build a Nuclear Science and Technology Center in Vietnam. This collaboration aims to strengthen the country’s nuclear capabilities, with discussions on the integration of modular reactors of various sizes.
ThorCon Power Will Soon Build a Nuclear Fuel Factory in Indonesia
The nuclear reactor company from the United States (US), namely ThorCon Group, is the company at the forefront of realizing the first Nuclear Power Plant project in Indonesia. The reason is, ThorCon has so far received full support from the Indonesian National Energy Council (DEN).
Indonesia civil society groups raise concerns over proposed Borneo nuclear reactor
Indonesia’s largest environmental advocacy group, Walhi, staged demonstrations in Jakarta and West Kalimantan province to raise awareness about a proposed nuclear power plant in West Kalimantan’s Bengkayang district.
