Asia Nuclear Energy

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

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

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

Discussions also covered development of hydrogen, battery and CCUS. 

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

The mission was held from 20 to 30 June.

The two states signed ten memoranda of understanding. 

This is provided under the new Energy Policy Directions.

The agencies raised the need for incentives and enhanced policies.

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

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

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

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

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

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