How Singapore's nuclear energy stance shifted.

What are the three reasons behind this change?

How public perception of nuclear energy shifts

How nuclear energy will boost energy security.

What phase one of this nuclear review entails.

Proving that nuclear plants are actually safe.

Where to site a nuclear power plant in S'pore?

They offer more safety features and generate less nuclear waste, says a nuclear expert.

Singapore announced in May 2026 that it will be embarking on the first phase of a review by the UN atomic watchdog, to help Singapore determine if it has what it takes to deploy nuclear energy. 

Host Audrey Tan discusses what this process entails for Singapore with Low Xin Wei, the chief executive of the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI), a research organisation. He was previously the assistant chief executive at Singapore’s energy regulator, the Energy Market Authority. 

Low describes the review process as being similar to a marriage counselling course, which participants undergo to learn more about what marriage entails. 

Just like how the final decision on whether to get married will be determined by the couple, countries will have the final say in whether to go ahead with deploying nuclear energy. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:20 How has Singapore’s stance on nuclear energy changed over the years? 

6:45 What are the three reasons behind this change?

12:21 How has public perception of nuclear shifted? 

15:20 How nuclear energy can boost energy security 

20:25 Embarking on Phase 1 of the integrated nuclear infrastructure review: What it entails for Singapore? 

26:45 What will it take to demonstrate that nuclear plants are safer than what people perceive? 

36:45 Where could a nuclear power plant in Singapore potentially be sited? 

Read more: 

S’pore to undergo review by UN atomic watchdog in 2027: https://str.sg/M6Du

Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

Host: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producer: Ernest Luis 

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They offer more safety features and generate less nuclear waste, says a nuclear expert.
Singapore announced in May 2026 that it will be embarking on the first phase of a review by the UN atomic watchdog, to help Singapore determine if it has what it takes to deploy nuclear energy.&nbsp;
Host Audrey Tan discusses what this process entails for Singapore with Low Xin Wei, the chief executive of the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI), a research organisation. He was previously the assistant chief executive at Singapore&rsquo;s energy regulator, the Energy Market Authority.&nbsp;
Low describes the review process as being similar to a marriage counselling course, which participants undergo to learn more about what marriage entails.&nbsp;
Just like how the final decision on whether to get married will be determined by the couple, countries will have the final say in whether to go ahead with deploying nuclear energy.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:20 How has Singapore&rsquo;s stance on nuclear energy changed over the years?&nbsp;
6:45 What are the three reasons behind this change?
12:21 How has public perception of nuclear shifted?&nbsp;
15:20 How nuclear energy can boost energy security&nbsp;
20:25 Embarking on Phase 1 of the integrated nuclear infrastructure review: What it entails for Singapore?&nbsp;
26:45 What will it take to demonstrate that nuclear plants are safer than what people perceive?&nbsp;
36:45 Where could a nuclear power plant in Singapore potentially be sited?&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
S&rsquo;pore to undergo review by UN atomic watchdog in 2027: <a href="https://str.sg/M6Du">https://str.sg/M6Du</a>
Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/848W"> https://str.sg/848W</a>
Read her articles:<a href="https://str.sg/JLM2"> https://str.sg/JLM2</a>
Host: Audrey Tan (<a href="mailto:audreyt@sph.com.sg">audreyt@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim
Executive producer: Ernest Luis&nbsp;
Follow Green Pulse Podcast every Tuesday as we discuss how environmental issues intersect with business, politics and society:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaf"> https://str.sg/JWaf</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaY"> https://str.sg/JWaY</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/JWag"> https://str.sg/JWag</a>
YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/fapS">https://str.sg/fapS</a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
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The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, we discuss how environmental issues intersect with business, politics and society.

Podcaster: Audrey Tan

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, we discuss how environmental issues intersect with business, politics and society.
Podcaster: Audrey Tan
Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.