Asia Nuclear Energy

India’s second 700-MW nuclear reactor in Kakrapar plant starts full operation

Fourteen other reactors are expected to fully run by 2031-2032.

India eyes tripling installed nuclear capacity by 2031-2032

Twenty-one reactors are at various stages of implementation.

Global nuclear generation up 1.8% in 2023, led by US and China

Japan saw the fastest growth in nuclear share as it resumed operations of reactors.

South Korea, UK strengthen nuclear energy partnership

A total of nine MOUs were signed between the two countries.

South Korea sets up public-private SMR Alliance

The Alliance is composed of 11 government agencies and 31 private firms.

Barakah One finishes refinancing of UAE’s nuclear plant

The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant capacity will reach 5.6GW upon Unit 4’s completion.

LNG demand in South Korea to remain high despite nuclear power expansion

The market will continue relying on LNG for primary backup fuel amidst its energy transition.

Fresh push for nuclear power dims LNG expansion in South Korea

The government plans to boost nuclear power generation to 32.4% by 2030.

How can markets ramp up nuclear power deployment?

Nuclear power deployment is being held up by high costs.

Nuclear power’s share in APAC’s power generation to grow to 8% in 2050: report

It accounted for only 5% of APAC’s power generation in 2021. 

JAIF strengthens ties with nucleareurope

The MoU signed reflects recent changes in nuclear circumstances.

Nuclear could account for about 9% of India’s electricity by 2037

It aims to reach 20GW of nuclear power generation by 2030.

SMRs may deliver their climate promise too little, too late 

As these nuclear reactors are still in development, their wide deployment is unlikely, analysts say. 

South Korea proposes measures to boost exports of nuclear plant equipment

One of the measures included expanding joint project entries of nuclear power plant companies.