Vietnam, which rejected plans to build nuclear reactors on cost grounds in 2016, is considering reviving its new-build ambitions “on a small scale” to support the country's efforts to achieve zero-net emissions by 2050.
The state-run Vietnam News Agency said the new-build proposals was contained in the country’s latest version of its draft power development plan from 2021-2030
The state-run Vietnam News Agency said the new-build proposals was contained in the country’s latest version of its draft power development plan from 2021-2030
VNA quoted the ministry as saying nuclear power is viewed a “near-clean” energy and many countries have recognised it as a clean source of power because nuclear power plants produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation.
Press reports in 2020 suggested Vietnam was considering a return to nuclear power after 2035 with the construction of about 1,000 MW of capacity by 2040 and 5,000 MW by 2045.
In 2009 Vietnam had planned to build two nuclear power plants in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan, but the National Assembly rejected the proposal in 2016 on cost grounds.
