Asia Nuclear Energy

Japan, US governments asked to beef up nuclear energy dev't

 The JAIF and NEI asked the two governments to improve the energy market and regulation.

Japan, US governments asked to beef up nuclear energy dev't

 The JAIF and NEI asked the two governments to improve the energy market and regulation.

Nuclear electricity generation share drops to lowest value in 4 decades

This is despite the 3.9% increase in the produced electricity.

Here are South Korea’s new ‘five-fold’ energy policies

This includes increasing the nuclear energy ratio to 30% by 2030.

China, Russia drive nuclear investment: IEA

A total of 27 of the 31 reactors constructed since 2017 were Russian or Chinese design. 

South Korea, Poland cooperate in nuclear power, defense 

Discussions also covered development of hydrogen, battery and CCUS. 

Nuclear could play key role to secure energy transitions: IEA

It accounts for 10% of global electricity generation in 2020.

IAEA concludes nuclear security mission in Jordan

The mission was held from 20 to 30 June.

Korea, Czech Republic partner to develop nuclear, hydrogen 

The two states signed ten memoranda of understanding. 

South Korea eyes becoming a nuclear energy powerhouse

This is provided under the new Energy Policy Directions.

Nuclear agencies call on G7 to support nuclear tech access

The agencies raised the need for incentives and enhanced policies.

South Korea bares gov’t plans to support nuclear energy sector growth

It includes the reconstruction of New Hanwil nuclear plant units 3 and 4.

Taiwan’s nuclear phase-out plan by 2025 ‘more certain’: report

Nuclear power accounted for 9.5% of the power mix, as of end-2021.

China’s nuclear capacity to grow 7% annually up to 2035

The country has 54GW operational units and 22GW in the pipeline.

Could phase-outs harm Asia’s nuclear energy growth?

The region is expected to bring 30GW in electricity per year with 32 reactors under construction.

‘Strong’ nuclear growth in Japan seen in next two year: report

But, approval of applications to restart nuclear power plants will remain a challenge.

Asia amongst key drivers of growth in nuclear power: report

32 nuclear reactors under construction are expected to bring 30GW in electricity per year.