Singapore weighs nuclear power options while stressing safety and regional cooperation
Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment said the city-state is openly studying nuclear energy, but will only proceed if safety, economics and public support are assured.
At the International Atomic Energy Agency conference in Vienna, Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, announced that the country is exploring nuclear energy as a potential component of its future climate and energy mix, while acknowledging its limited land and dense population. The study will focus on advanced technologies such as small modular reactors and will be guided by rigorous checks on safety, security, environmental sustainability, economic viability and public trust.
Singapore will launch the first phase of an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review with the IAEA in 2027 to measure its institutional and technical capacity. The review is not a commitment to build reactors but a tool to determine readiness. Fu also highlighted plans to deepen cooperation with ASEAN members and the IAEA on emergency response, radiation monitoring networks, and joint exercises, reinforcing regional confidence in nuclear safety. Beyond power generation, Singapore continues to support the IAEA's Technical Cooperation Programme, contributing its full 2027 funding share for nuclear science applications across the region.
Why it matters
Singapore's cautious approach to nuclear energy could shape regional energy policy and safety standards in Southeast Asia.
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