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Importation of Nuclear-generated Energy

Debated in Parliament on 14 Oct 2024.

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Gan Thiam Poh inquired if Singapore would consider importing nuclear-generated electricity from other countries.
Gan Kim Yong responded that it is premature to discuss such imports as regional countries are still studying nuclear energy deployment.
The government has not made a firm decision on the matter due to the ongoing assessments in the region.

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Gan Thiam Poh

#1

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Government will consider importing electricity or energy that is generated by nuclear plants from other countries.

Gan Kim Yong

#2

Based on our current understanding, countries in the region are still studying the potential deployment of nuclear energy and have yet to make a firm decision on it. It is, therefore, premature to discuss importing electricity that is generated by nuclear plants from other countries.

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Gan Thiam Poh inquired if Singapore would consider importing nuclear-generated electricity from other countries.
Gan Kim Yong responded that it is premature to discuss such imports as regional countries are still studying nuclear energy deployment.
The government has not made a firm decision on the matter due to the ongoing assessments in the region.

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