Singapore’s Ministry for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, stated on Monday( Oct 23) during Singapore International Energy Week that while the country has not yet decided to build nuclear power, it must maintain its options and develop expertise in the field. & nbsp,
On the first day of the yearly event, Mr. Gan stated that Singapore was looking into low-carbon power sources, such as gas and atomic energy. & nbsp,
One of the three scenarios recently outlined by Singapore in its Energy 2050 Committee Report released last year was the use of atomic energy. According to the report, nuclear energy has the potential to provide about 10 % of the nation’s needs and is a potential energy source to obtain net-zero emissions by 2050. & nbsp,
But, Mr. Gan emphasized that Singapore had not yet made a decision regarding nuclear energy. Alternatively, Singapore has been improving its nuclear health, emergency response, and planning skills. & nbsp,
More than ten years ago, Singapore conducted a pre-feasibility research on nuclear power and came to the conclusion that the technology at the time were unsuitable for deployment in Singapore, the curate said.
However, in order to really consider our options when these newer technologies become sustainable, we must develop the capabilities to comprehend advanced nuclear power technologies that are becoming safer and have the possibility to be cost aggressive.
He observed that different nations in the area were becoming more interested in nuclear power. & nbsp,
Singapore has been working with neighboring nations to” facilitate information – sharing” and” collectively build up the region’s capabilities” in order to better equip itself. These organizations include the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ). & nbsp,
The state is even researching Singapore’s eligibility for cutting-edge nuclear technology. One illustration is the use of tiny modular units, which Mr. Gan claimed showed promise in being more secure than traditional large-scale ones.
According to Mr. Gan, small modular reactors can cool securely and quietly in an emergency without the need for outside systems or operator intervention. & nbsp,
To improve our understanding of these technologies,” we will enhance our collaboration with nations that have features in small compact reactor technology.”