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.
Indonesia speeds up nuclear energy development
The Indonesian authorities said on Wednesday that the country is accelerating the development of nuclear power plants as part of its energy transition agenda.
Indonesia needs clear policies on nuclear energy development: BRIN
Indonesia’s nuclear energy development plans will need to be supported with the drafting of policies and clear guidelines, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has said.
Philippine government expert urges adoption of small nuclear reactors
Carlo Arcilla, director of the Department of Science and Technology, said the advanced nuclear reactors could provide the country with continuous energy with zero pollution. As the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. considers the inclusion of nuclear power in the country’s energy mix, the government’s nuclear science chief is pushing for the adoption […]
Nuclear plants produce electricity efficiently with low emission: ORTN
Nuclear power plants can produce electricity more efficiently and have very low emissions compared to fossil fuels, the Nuclear Power Research Organization (ORTN) at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has said.
