Forum: Efforts made to strengthen capability in nuclear energy
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We thank Mr Irwan Jamil for his letter “ Public confidence key when considering nuclear energy option
Safety is indeed paramount and we are committed to ensuring that rigorous standards are met in the deployment of any energy source in Singapore.
To help us better understand the safety and technical feasibility of advanced nuclear energy technologies, the Energy Market Authority has commissioned Mott MacDonald to assess the reliability and performance of enhanced safety features incorporated in various small modular reactor designs. This is one of the Government’s many efforts to strengthen our capability in nuclear energy and study the potential deployment of nuclear energy in Singapore.
In addition to safety, Singapore will continue to deepen its understanding of various nuclear energy-related areas, such as environmental impact and waste disposal.
Singapore also continues to build up local capabilities in nuclear safety through the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute. The institute supports the development of expertise in areas of nuclear safety, science and engineering, and anchors collaborations with international partners and institutions.
These efforts ensure that Singapore develops the knowledge base to objectively assess nuclear technologies while upholding highest standards of safety and security.
We agree with Mr Jamil that transparency and public engagement are critical in fostering understanding of Singapore’s energy landscape and options for a low-carbon future.
We will continue our efforts on this front as we pursue a diversified energy strategy towards a clean, reliable and sustainable energy future for Singapore.
Darryl Chan
Director of Energy Technologies
Energy Market Authority
