The Evolving Role of Nuclear in the Future Energy System

Many nations are advancing their adoption of nuclear technologies to achieve ambitious energy and environmental objectives. Over thirty countries have committed to support a goal to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050. Additionally, major energy consumers are turning towards nuclear solutions to power AI datacentres and support industrial process heat requirements.

This roundtable session will delve into global trends in nuclear energy usage and how countries are introducing increasing contributions of nuclear energy in their systems, highlighting innovations in technology such as the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). It will also examine the evolving energy demands of Southeast Asia and explore how nuclear energy could help address these requirements effectively.

Bringing together leading experts, the session will provide a platform to exchange insights on key topics, with practical case study examples, including:

• The global landscape of nuclear energy and the factors driving its deployment worldwide, including improving security of supply and supporting socio-economic development.
• The role of nuclear energy in enhancing system reliability and resilience within a low-carbon energy mix.
• Pioneering nuclear technologies, including SMRs, and their potential applications in hard-to-abate sectors.
• The use of nuclear energy to power AI servers, data centres, and other grid supply applications.
• Best practices for implementing nuclear energy in countries new to its deployment, including addressing finance needs.