During the SIEW Summit, high-level officials from the U.S. and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) outlined a shared commitment to advancing a sustainable and resilient energy future through partnerships and cutting-edge technologies.
In his Keynote Address, H.E. Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy and Vice-Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council, United States of America, highlighted the longstanding energy partnership between the U.S. and Singapore. He spoke about how the U.S. is uniquely positioned as a strategic partner: both in terms of supplying LNG to meet Singapore’s evolving energy needs, and as an innovation leader in nuclear energy.
Forging new partnerships in nuclear technologies
H.E. Wright reinforced the ongoing partnership between the two nations as Singapore continue to explore next-generation nuclear technologies, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs). Highlighting the compact footprint and high energy density of SMRs, he noted that several American firms are at the forefront of this innovation—offering a diverse range of solutions for Singapore to evaluate.
In his Remarks, H.E. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, IAEA, highlighted the growing potential of SMRs to deliver reliable electricity across a range of applications—from powering AI data centres and fuelling cargo ships in Southeast Asia to supporting water desalination use cases.
H.E. Grossi reiterated IAEA’s partnership with Southeast Asian countries as they consider the role of nuclear power in their energy mix, especially in providing expertise, safety and security frameworks, and support in skills development.
Both leaders agreed that collaboration and innovation will be key to building cleaner, more stable energy systems amidst a backdrop of rising demands.
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