Building Capabilities for Nuclear Deployment

At SIEW Thinktank Roundtable D, industry leaders explored what it will take to scale nuclear power in Asia, including the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to provide reliable, low-carbon energy.

Dr Ming Tan, Global Practice Leader for Nuclear, Mott MacDonald, highlighted that establishing effective regulation, capable institutions, financing mechanisms and supply chains is key for nuclear readiness. Panel discussions focused on overcoming key barriers to wider adoption, from bringing down costs through standardised deployment to strengthening regulatory frameworks, building investor confidence and ensuring nuclear safety.

Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority, highlighted how regional power connections will broaden Singapore’s access to low-carbon electricity and strengthen energy security across the region.

As demand grows and grids become more interconnected, he emphasised the importance of integrating cross-border imports into a grid ready to coordinate diverse sources, underpinned by robust transmission links, innovative financing, and clear frameworks and long-term partnerships across governments, regulators and industry.

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Across the week, SIEW 2026 examined the decisions behind connected energy systems: how electricity crosses borders, how supplies remain reliable and how new technologies become viable options.

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