The Politburo has agreed to restart nuclear power development in Việt Nam, according to the ministry. The MoIT has conducted reevaluations and assessed actual demands to report to the Government on nuclear power development based on the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8). Meanwhile, it is necessary to include policies on nuclear power development in the amended Electricity Law in order to facilitate the construction and development of this energy following the approval of authorities, the MoIT recommended. Regarding the request for the Government to provide a report and roadmap for nuclear power development policy implementation in contribution to PDP8 and energy security, the MoIT stated that nuclear energy development progress to ensure electricity supply will be detailed during the review and revision of the overall power development plan once approved. They are seen as critical assets in advising, developing, and operating power plants when nuclear energy projects in the country are restarted.

Source: Viet Nam News November 17, 2024 05:49 UTC