New plan prepares for nuclear power
Authorities are working on a plan to prepare Thailand for nuclear power technology, though the enforcement of the new power development plan (PDP), which approves the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), is facing delays.
Malaysia and Japan agree to boost hydrogen ties
Tokyo was also assured of a stable supply of LNG. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently had a four-day tour in Malaysia, wherein leaders of both countries agreed to fuel their energy ties through the development of more hydrogen projects.
Energy Council pinpoints 29 sites for future nuclear power plants
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agus Puji Prasetyono, a National Energy Council (DEN) member, announced that his side had mapped out 29 prospective sites for nuclear power plant (PLTN) development, with an operational target set for 2032.
Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province ‘ready’ to deploy nuclear power project
Vietnam’s south-central province of Ninh Thuan is ready to deploy tasks in line with its responsibility to restart the country’s nuclear power project, says Ninh Thuan Chairman Tran Quoc Nam.
PacificLight Power to build $1b hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island by 2029
SINGAPORE – A hydrogen-compatible natural gas power plant built by local electricity generator PacificLight Power on Jurong Island will begin operations in 2029.
Vietnam to prioritize waste-to-energy projects in adjusted power development plan VIII
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced plans to maximize support for waste-to-energy project proposals submitted by local governments.
Indonesia pushes nuclear power option amid questions about cost, safety, renewable sources
Indonesia has said it aims to start producing nuclear power by 2032 to meet electricity needs and attain environmental goals although serious concerns remain about the cost, safety, and risk of setting up an atomic power plant.
Hydrogen and nuclear power to drive transition to clean energy
Hydrogen energy will be used for electricity generation starting in 2030 according to Thailand’s newest Power Development Plan (PDP) and the electricity generation plan of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
