S’pore to explore nuclear power as future energy source: PM Wong

[yperic]

PM Wong said that Singapore had to meet clean power demands to sustain energy-intensive industries.

Singapore studying nuclear power as part of clean energy strategy according to Budget 2025​

In his Budget 2025 statement on 18 Feb, Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore will study the potential use of nuclear power to meet the country’s growing energy needs.

Image courtesy of MDDI

Last year, the Singapore government signed agreements with the United States (US) for cooperation on civil nuclear energy and is currently exploring similar partnerships with other countries experienced in nuclear power.

PM Wong said that cooperating with other countries with experience in this field would allow the government to consider deploying nuclear power in a safe and cost-effective way.

Source: lanasphotos on Canva, for illustration purposes only

Meeting rising energy demands with clean solution​

According to PM Wong, the industries of the future–including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biopharmaceuticals–are extremely energy-intensive, resulting in growing energy needs.

At the same time, the country is committed to reducing carbon emissions and securing cleaner energy sources.

As such, Singapore requires enough clean energy to meet these demands without increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

The more conventional options such as hydro, wind, and solar power did not fit Singapore due to a lack of land and natural resources.

Potential solutions other than nuclear power include the importation of low-carbon electricity or the use of green hydrogen.

However, these choices come with their own downsides and challenges in sustainability compared to nuclear energy.

Source: Energy Market Authority

Advancements in nuclear technology make it a viable option​

Back in 2010, Singapore ruled out conventional nuclear technologies as unsuitable for local use due to safety concerns.

However, PM Wong noted that advancements, particularly in safer small modular reactors (SMRs), have made nuclear energy a more feasible option today.

Source: Science

Several regional countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, are also planning to incorporate nuclear power into their energy mix.

To support Singapore’s transition to cleaner energy, Budget 2025 includes a S$5 billion top-up for the Future Energy Fund, aimed at investing in sustainable energy infrastructure.

Featured image courtesy of MDDI and adapted from lanasphotos on Canva, for illustration purposes only.

 

[curiosity_20]

Lawrence...we need to talk.

Can we first talk about nuclear waste disposal before jumping the gun to build the nuclear reactors..

Nuclear energy is a very touchy subject. Is nuclear energy truly clean when the by-product are dangerous radioactive elements?

I wish people would stop marketing nuclear as "clean energy" already. Wait for Fusion ok?

There was a time when Asbestos was marketing as the wonder material.

 

[Go Fly Kite]

Nice... Rich or poor, we go together as one.

 

[obsceneK2]

Imagine the nuclear plant is manage the same way as those SMRT retire general. Anytime any fault came out just say this fault that fault but not their fault. And, is your fault for using too much...

 

[jeffprobst]

This is ***** serious and scary. Especially from a government that are known to not practice accountability.

 

[Money no have]

but , the most important point it will never translate into cheaper or reduced electricity prices

 

[Sylar22]

PM Wong said that Singapore had to meet clean power demands to sustain energy-intensive industries.

Singapore studying nuclear power as part of clean energy strategy according to Budget 2025​

In his Budget 2025 statement on 18 Feb, Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore will study the potential use of nuclear power to meet the country’s growing energy needs.

Image courtesy of MDDI

Last year, the Singapore government signed agreements with the United States (US) for cooperation on civil nuclear energy and is currently exploring similar partnerships with other countries experienced in nuclear power.

PM Wong said that cooperating with other countries with experience in this field would allow the government to consider deploying nuclear power in a safe and cost-effective way.

Source: lanasphotos on Canva, for illustration purposes only

Meeting rising energy demands with clean solution​

According to PM Wong, the industries of the future–including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biopharmaceuticals–are extremely energy-intensive, resulting in growing energy needs.

At the same time, the country is committed to reducing carbon emissions and securing cleaner energy sources.

As such, Singapore requires enough clean energy to meet these demands without increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

The more conventional options such as hydro, wind, and solar power did not fit Singapore due to a lack of land and natural resources.

Potential solutions other than nuclear power include the importation of low-carbon electricity or the use of green hydrogen.

However, these choices come with their own downsides and challenges in sustainability compared to nuclear energy.

Source: Energy Market Authority

Advancements in nuclear technology make it a viable option​

Back in 2010, Singapore ruled out conventional nuclear technologies as unsuitable for local use due to safety concerns.

However, PM Wong noted that advancements, particularly in safer small modular reactors (SMRs), have made nuclear energy a more feasible option today.

Source: Science

Several regional countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, are also planning to incorporate nuclear power into their energy mix.

To support Singapore’s transition to cleaner energy, Budget 2025 includes a S$5 billion top-up for the Future Energy Fund, aimed at investing in sustainable energy infrastructure.

Featured image courtesy of MDDI and adapted from lanasphotos on Canva, for illustration purposes only.

Mr Ng pls step up ! Where the other thread on this also. Smrt ceo can take over also

 

[SecretAgent]

Imagine an quantum computing Ai running on nuclear fusion some day... One day!

 

[eversomighty]

Guys, the modern Nuclear plants are different from those that are reported from media. Chill

 

[Vincentlow82]

Imagine the nuclear plant is manage the same way as those SMRT retire general. Anytime any fault came out just say this fault that fault but not their fault. And, is your fault for using too much...

Nuclear power plant. Once got fault no need to say sorry. Too late already.

 

[cal127]

You folks should worry about whether the cost savings will be passed down to consumers than the safety issue.

 

[laksamaihum]

need to faster find a place to stay near the east, chibaboom can fly or take a boat out

north also not bad can exit to jb, doomsday planning mah

 

[Toothpaste2018]

I'll be worried if cost is a concern in running nuclear plants! Freaking hell, start cutting costs like MRT and break down..

 

[spunkbrat]

This one better make sure there’s over-maintenance ok… just in case

 

[quincyster]

Explore just don't implement else when it leaks it's the end for Singapore.

 

[cyke69sg]

Electricity will become very very cheap for SG.

Making SG even richer in the future.

Really envy SG. Got foresight make good decisions for the future to ensure the economy remains strong, SGD strong, more high paying jobs.

This will make SG a very attractive place for Data Centres that need a lot of electricity.

 

[Visor9999]

Where are they going to build? Best to build at Tuas for this

 

[Justanewbie]

If we don't build but Malaysia build also will affect us.

Most important must ensure safety before we go into it.

 

[Visor9999]

Nice... Rich or poor, we go together as one.

Only risky for those who live near the plant

 

[Toothpaste2018]

Only risky for those who live near the plant

Singapore not that big..