Vietnam's Ninh Thuan nuclear power project back on track

Vietnam is reconsidering nuclear power as a strategic energy option, with the Ninh Thuan 1 and 2 projects back on the table under the national Quy Hoach Dien VIII (Power Development Plan VIII). The plan outlines a significant increase in electricity demand, projecting a need for approximately 150,000 MW by 2030 and up to 573,000 MW by 2050, making stable and reliable power sources crucial.

The Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects, located in Khanh Hoa province, are planned to have a combined capacity of 4,000 to 6,400 MW and are targeted for operation between 2030 and 2035. Beyond simply generating electricity, these projects are anticipated to foster a supporting industrial ecosystem, creating demand for related industries, technology, skilled labor, urban development, and services in the southern region of Khanh Hoa province.

Drawing on international examples, experts emphasize that Vietnam must develop comprehensive national programs to achieve technological self-sufficiency in nuclear power. PGS-TS Vuong Huu Tan, former Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, suggests that Vietnam should aim to master and localize nuclear technology, similar to countries like South Korea, Japan, China, and France. He notes that South Korea took about ten projects to achieve full technological independence, while China reached self-sufficiency after four projects. Tan stresses the importance of establishing a long-term national nuclear power development program with clear objectives, tasks, and resources to effectively manage the process and maximize domestic industrial and technological capabilities.

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