Development associated with sustainable safety solutions
At the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh approved the proposal to continue the investment policy of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project, thereby affirming: Restarting the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project is necessary, well-founded and meets practical requirements based on three perspectives of nuclear power development: For peaceful purposes, ensuring national energy security and sustainable development, associated with the goal of net emissions of "0" by 2050; ensuring safety at the highest level, minimizing risks to humans and the environment; associated with the overall development of the national energy industry ecosystem; gradually building and developing the nuclear power industry with direct and effective contributions to socio-economic development and enhancing the country's scientific and technological potential.
Perspective of the former Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant. Photo courtesy
Four specific goals were also identified, including: Providing a base power source, making a significant contribution to the electricity production structure, stabilizing the power system, meeting the requirements of socio-economic development, protecting the environment and ecology. Building and putting nuclear power plants into safe and efficient operation, minimizing environmental risks; building a synchronous infrastructure for the long-term program on nuclear power development. Implementing measures to ensure security for nuclear facilities; perfecting state management agencies, the system of legal documents on security control, nuclear safety and radiation safety; perfecting the legal framework for nuclear power development; building a culture of nuclear safety and widely disseminating it in society. Building a program for science , technology development, and human resource development to meet the stages of nuclear power development.
Regarding tasks and solutions, the Government will develop a plan and strategy for nuclear power development; perfect the legal system on investment, development, exploitation, operation, protection, standards and regulations for waste management of nuclear power plants; develop a plan for research and development of science and technology in the new situation; train and develop human resources for nuclear power. The Government will also study the possibility of localizing nuclear power technology and participating in the global supply chain. Optimally use existing resources in the nuclear power sector; maximize the results achieved for the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power projects during the research process, continue to implement these projects; form a specialized agency for state management of nuclear power; develop programs and action plans to achieve broad social consensus on the nuclear power development program.
Opportunity to thrive in the new era
Nuclear power plays an important role in baseload, creating reliability and stability for the power system. In the above context, nuclear power is a power source that emits almost no CO2 (emissions equivalent to hydropower and wind power), and will be an important source of clean power. The restart of nuclear power projects to serve socio-economic development is reflected in the context of sustainable energy development policies, ensuring energy security and commitments to reduce carbon emissions, achieving the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
General Secretary To Lam and the Central Working Group and provincial leaders surveyed the planned construction site of Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Vinh Truong village, Phuoc Dinh commune (Thuan Nam district). Photo: Van Ny
Mr. Pham Quang Minh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, said: Nuclear power is considered an important solution to ensure energy security for Vietnam in the context of sharply increasing electricity consumption demand. Thus, in addition to renewable energy sources, nuclear power can help balance energy supply, ensuring stability for the economy and society in the long term. Restarting nuclear power projects, applying advanced nuclear technologies and ensuring the highest safety standards are very important. Developing nuclear power will create a team of high-quality human resources for national development. Opportunity to strongly promote science and technology, especially promoting the application of nuclear engineering and radiation technology in the fields of medicine, agriculture, industry and environmental resources to new heights; promoting fundamental industries for national development (mechanical engineering, measurement, automatic control, chemical technology, metallurgical steel materials, etc.).
Restarting nuclear power projects to serve socio-economic development is important and necessary in the current period. In order for nuclear power research and development to firmly ensure national energy security and sustainable development, meeting the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, Ninh Thuan province has high expectations that the Government will pay attention to and create mechanisms to promote efficiency in investment and development. Comrade Tran Quoc Nam, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, said: Ninh Thuan has potential for energy development in general, including renewable energy, which is identified by the Government as the country's renewable energy center according to Resolution No. 115/NQ-CP dated August 31, 2018. The province has identified energy as the province's number 1 important pillar in the provincial planning. Therefore, the province has proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in the process of implementing the nuclear power development strategy, should study and propose building Ninh Thuan into a "green and clean industrial center" to create a competitive advantage for Ninh Thuan province, as well as for the whole country in socio-economic development.
The decision to restart the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project is a historic and meaningful step. This is not only a key national energy project but also a symbol of determination in building a sustainable and prosperous future. With careful preparation and the consensus of the whole society, we believe that the project will soon be implemented, contributing to the strong development of the country, bringing it into a new era - the era of national development.
The General Secretary said that Ninh Thuan is the “core” of Vietnam’s energy project of the century. The Party and State will have to ensure the selection of the best nuclear technologies, the best consulting partners, and the training of the best management personnel to ensure the safe and effective operation of this national energy project, not only for the present generation but also for future generations.
General Secretary To Lam requested Ninh Thuan province to focus on closely following the central government's direction and guidance and support from ministries and branches to prepare well the conditions for restarting the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project. In particular, it is necessary to step up propaganda and dissemination work, create high consensus and unity among cadres, party members and people of all walks of life during the implementation process. At the same time, proactively focus on implementing compensation and site clearance work; urgently invest in essential infrastructure, arrange resettlement areas, and production land to stabilize the lives of people in the project area.
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