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Philippines unprepared for nuclear energy: Senate energy panel chair

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 01:43 PM

The Department of Energy announced recently its plan to draft a national nuclear program, which the Senate Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, will investigate. Read more »

DOE says building nuclear power plant in PH still far off

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 31 12:11 AM

An international atomic energy agency expresses its full support for the Philippines' attempt to push through with nuclear energy. Read more »

Energy chief says to draft plan for Philippine nuclear program

Reuters
Posted at Oct 30 10:56 PM

MANILA - The Philippines will prepare a detailed plan for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on how it could embark on a nuclear power program, its energy chief said on Wednesday, backing a push for the country to tap nuclear energy. Read more »

Senators question DOE's proposed P97-million nuke program fund

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 01:07 AM

MANILA—Senators on Thursday questioned the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposal to seek funding for the country's nuclear power research program. Read more »

Gatchalian cautions gov't vs 'high-risk' nuke deal with Russia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 04:34 AM

MANILA—Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday the Philippine government should be cautious in its plan on a possible joint exploration of nuclear energy with Russia. Read more »

N. Korea demands security guarantees for nuclear talks

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 06:06 PM

Negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have been gridlocked since a second summit between the North's leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump in February ended without a deal. Read more »

Iran ratchets up tensions with higher enrichment, draws warnings

Parisa Hafezi and Tuqa Khalid, Reuters
Posted at Jul 08 07:30 AM

Iran said on Sunday it will shortly boost its uranium enrichment above a cap set by a landmark 2015 nuclear deal, prompting a warning 'to be careful' from US President Donald Trump, who has pressured Tehran to renegotiate the pact. Read more »

Pinay scientist named director in Austria-based atomic energy agency

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 09:11 PM

MANILA - A Filipino scientist was recently appointed as one of the directors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday.  Read more »

Japan gov't, Fukushima operator told to pay over nuclear disaster

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 20 01:25 PM

A Japanese court Wednesday awarded nearly $4 million in fresh damages to scores of residents forced to flee their homes after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown.  Read more »

Saudi Arabia to build first nuclear research reactor

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 06 07:19 AM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday laid the foundation stone for the kingdom's first nuclear research reactor, state media said, as the kingdom seeks to diversify its energy mix. Read more »

As Fukushima residents return, some see hope in nuclear tourism

Tim Kelly, Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 11:46 AM

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - On a cold day in February, Takuto Okamoto guided his first tour group to a sight few outsiders had witnessed in person: the construction cranes looming over Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Read more »

World first EPR nuclear reactor begins work in China

Julien Mivielle, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 07 06:40 AM

A third generation EPR reactor in China carried out its first nuclear chain reaction on Wednesday, an initial start up which is a world first for the much-delayed European technology.   Read more »

In power hungry Philippines, some advocate a nuclear revival

Manolo Serapio Jr and Enrico Dela Cruz, Reuters
Updated as of May 23 08:35 AM

The Philippines splashed out $2.3 billion on the 621-megawatt Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, but mothballed it after the collapse of a dictatorship and the devastating Chernobyl disaster. Read more »

Russia handang tumulong sa nuclear infrastructure development sa bansa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 01:08 PM

Tiniyak ng Rosatom, ang nuclear corporation ng gobyerno ng Russia, na handa itong tulungan ang Pilipinas sa pagpapaunlad ng nuclear infrastructure sa bansa. Read more »

Russia says to help PH build nuclear power infrastructure

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 08:08 AM

Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, said Tuesday it would help the Philippines develop a nuclear power infrastructure under a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Energy.   Read more »

China close to completing first offshore nuclear reactor

David Stanway, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 31 09:41 AM

China's first offshore nuclear reactor is set to be completed soon, engineers involved in the project said, bolstering Beijing's maritime ambitions and stoking concerns about the potential use of atomic power in disputed island territories. Read more »

'Floating' nuclear plants can help PH meet energy needs: envoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 03:41 PM

Modular nuclear power plants can help the Philippines meet its energy needs, as it reevaluates its power sources, a Filipino envoy said. Read more »

How Russia's modular nukes can boost PH energy

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 08:46 PM

MOSCOW - The Philippines is studying Russia's offer to provide modular nuclear reactors, as the Southeast Asian nation moves to meet growing energy demand while building stronger ties with the Kremlin, a Filipino envoy said Tuesday.   Read more »

Russia, Philippines' new partner, showcases nuclear energy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 02:42 PM

Russia showcased its nuclear power expertise here on Monday, hoping to lure countries like the Philippines to adopt its technology. Read more »

Enter the Nimble Dragon: China looks to small reactors for nuclear edge

David Stanway, Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 04:15 PM

SHANGHAI - China is betting on new, small-scale nuclear reactor designs that could be used in isolated regions, on ships and even aircraft as part of an ambitious plan to wrest control of the global nuclear market. Read more »