Article Date: 23 January 2026
Singapore is assessing the potential role of advanced nuclear technologies in strengthening its energy security and supporting industrial development.
The Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, supported by funding from Equinix, will conduct a study examining the feasibility of deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) and floating nuclear power plants.
The research will evaluate how advanced nuclear technologies could meet Singapore’s growing demand for reliable, low-carbon, 24/7 electricity. Demand is largely driven by the rapid expansion of high-value, energy-intensive industries such as data centres, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.
The study will adopt a vendor-neutral approach, combining demand-side analysis with a techno-economic assessment comparing nuclear technologies against existing power generation options. It will also consider deployment and implementation factors specific to Singapore’s geographic constraints, regulatory framework and energy system context.
The findings are expected to inform long-term energy strategy discussions as Singapore explores diversified pathways to secure resilient and sustainable power supplies.
Source: Singapore Business Review