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Taiwan Approves Plan to Restart Ma-anshan Nuclear Power Plant

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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Taiwan approved a preliminary plan to restart the idled Ma-anshan Nuclear Power Plant, marking a reversal of the ruling party’s anti-nuclear stance. The Nuclear Safety Commission cleared the initial proposal, though Taiwan Power Co must complete follow-up safety inspections before submitting an implementation report. According to Kung Ming-hsin, the earliest the plant could resume operations is 2028.

From taipeitimes.com

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This decision mirrors a global revival of nuclear power, driven by the need to reduce emissions while meeting surging electricity demand from data centers. The policy shift is also prompted by Asian governments seeking to reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels due to prolonged supply disruptions.

The National Atomic Research Institute is conducting advanced nuclear research in Taiwan, and the government is signaling willingness to consider advanced nuclear energy.

From taipeitimes.com

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