Thailand’s Energy Minister Akanat Promphan recently outlined the draft of the country’s new Power Development Plan (PDP). (Photo: Thailand's Ministry of Energy)
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating nuclear power development in Southeast Asia.
Thailand has recently approved a policy framework for small modular reactors (SMRs), with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) set to lead the country’s first project before private-sector participation is considered.
In Vietnam, state utility EVN has identified three major challenges and laid out five measures as it prepares to develop the Ninh Thuan 1 project, which is expected to become the country’s first nuclear power plant.
Unlock the full article to explore three key takeaways:
- Thailand's revised PDP targets 9,000 MW of SMR capacity by 2050.
- Thailand aims to cap average electricity prices at THB 3.88/kWh, down from THB 3.95–4.20.
- Vietnam's EVN has set 5 priorities to prepare its first nuclear plant, Ninh Thuan 1.
