Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left European governments scrambling to ensure that their energy needs will be met. Germany the no 1 buyer of Russian gas in recent years is said to be reconsidering a commitment to close down its last few nuclear power stations at the end of this year, while a political deal made late last year to phase out coal by 2030 may well unravel. Several smaller economies, among them Bulgaria and Finland, are even more dependent on Russian gas than Germany.
Taiwan isn’t so exposed. Last year, 14.7 percent of the coal burned in Taiwan
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Nuclear plant dismantling an opportunity, Shen says
PHASEOUT: Experience gained from decommissioning the nation’s three nuclear power plants could be shared with other Asian nations, the vice premier said
By Lin Chia-nan / Staff reporter
Taiwan could share its experience in decommissioning nuclear power facilities with other Asian countries, as it is on track to phase out three nuclear power plants, Vice Premier Shen Jong-chin (沈榮津) said yesterday at the conclusion of the three-day National Science and Technology Conference.
The quadrennial conference opened on Monday at the Taipei International Convention Center, with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) delivering an opening speech.
Taiwan should commercialize the techniques for decommissioning nuclear power generation facilities, with the experience gained from dismantling three plants, Shen said.