RI eyes floating nuclear power plants for Eastern regions, targets first on-grid reactor by 2029
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is considering the deployment of floating nuclear power plants (PLTN) to electrify remote areas in Eastern Indonesia, which currently rely heavily on oil-fueled power generators.
Vietnam partners with the US to develop nuclear power plants
Vietnam National Industry and Energy Group (PetroVietnam) has signed an agreement with US nuclear plant builder Westinghouse Electric to advance nuclear power development.
Russia and Malaysia strengthen energy ties with prospects for nuclear cooperation
Uzbekistan, Malaysia explore nuts and bolts of joint nuclear energy initiatives
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.
