Nuclear energy an option for S’pore with small reactor tech
Singapore is reconsidering nuclear energy as a viable power source to meet climate goals and ensure energy security. The government is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) to overcome land constraints and mitigate risks associated with conventional plants.
Why it matters
This shift reflects a broader global trend of nations re-evaluating nuclear power as a necessary component of a decarbonized energy strategy.
Geopolitical instability, decarbonisation and technological advancements contribute to the nuclear push.
Listen SINGAPORE – In March 2022, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerated a global energy crisis, Singapore subtly signalled its changed stance on nuclear energy.
A report commissioned by the Energy Market Authority on the Republic’s energy future had put nuclear power back on the table, projecting it could meet up to 10 per cent of the country’s electricity needs by 2050.
In a geopolitically fragmented world where the land-constrained Republic has limited options to cut emissions, the report highlighted the promise of advanced nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs) in helping to power the country .
SMRs are compact nuclear reactors that can be factory-assembled and installed closer to urban areas due to their smaller footprint.
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