Nuclear energy

US joins Russia, China in opposing resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

A Russian soldier standing guard at Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant - Europe's largest with six reactors - in 2023.

Green Pulse Podcast

Why is S’pore even considering nuclear energy?

Exploring nuclear energy might be controversial given past incidents, but consider why Singapore can no longer rely solely on unstable fossil fuels and limited renewables to meet its needs.

Russia says local truce established to enable repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been under Russian control since shortly after the start of the war in 2022.

As Singapore considers nuclear energy, it’s time to ask the right questions

In Singapore, the conversations have been gaining momentum as the country evaluates the viability of nuclear energy amid the challenges brought by climate change and energy security.

‘Selling a dream’: the French nuclear start-up that ran aground

Power transmission lines near the cooling tower of Cruas Nuclear Power Station, operated by Electricite de France SA (EDF), near Montelimar, France, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Robust nuclear and hydro availability in France, along with forecasts for higher solar output next month, have pressured prices. Photographer: Jeremy Suyker/Bloomberg

Iran says no country can deprive it of enrichment rights

A handout photo made available by the Iranian army shows Iranian and Russian soldiers during a joint naval exercise in Sea of Oman, southern Iran, on Feb 19.

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey on board a C-17 cargo plane that transported Valar Atomics' Ward nuclear microreactor from March Air Force Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah, at the Hill Air Force Base in Utah, U.S., February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Valerie Volcovici

Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear power plant again

TEPCO switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Feb 9 after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch.

Public education efforts on nuclear energy begin with understanding Singapore’s energy constraints: EMA official

Mr Darryl Chan, Director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, on Feb 6, 2026.

New nuclear energy office to help build local talent, assess nuclear technologies

Mr Darryl Chan, director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, said his team will be looking to develop expertise not just in nuclear technologies and safety assessments, but also in policy, environmental and economical analysis.

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