Nuclear Politics

As Taiwan Prepares To Shut Down Last Nuclear Plant, Parliament Approves Law Change

By David Dalton
15 May 2025

Measure aims to open way for ‘reintroduction’ of reactors as energy demand soars on Asian island nation

As Taiwan Prepares To Shut Down Last Nuclear Plant, Parliament Approves Law Change
The Maanshan-2 nuclear power plant in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, is scheduled to be permanently shut down this weekend. Courtesy Wikipedia/Creative Commons Licence.
Taiwan’s parliament has approved an amendment to nuclear power legislation, allowing operators to apply for an extension of their operating licence by an additional 20 years, beyond the current limit of 40, potentially increasing the lifespan of a reactor to 60 years.

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