"Southeast Asia has never produced a single watt of nuclear energy, despite long-held atomic ambitions. But that may soon change as pressure mounts to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change."
"The surge in crude oil prices caused by the escalating conflict has raised the motivation for countries to speed up their nuclear efforts, said Alvie Asuncion-Astronomo of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute."
"Southeast Asia will account for a quarter of growth in global energy demand by 2035, according to the International Energy Agency, or IEA."
"Malaysia aspires to be Southeast Asia's AI computing hub and has drawn investments and interest from tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Nvidia."
Southeast Asian countries are reviving nuclear power plans to address increasing energy demands and climate change concerns. Nearly half of the region could have nuclear energy by the 2030s. The urgency is heightened by rising crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, prompting nations to seek alternatives to oil and gas. Vietnam and Russia are advancing nuclear deals, while Bangladesh is working to activate its new nuclear plant. The region is projected to account for a significant portion of global energy demand growth by 2035, driven by the expansion of data centers.
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