Vietnam will use responsible nuclear energy

On January 17, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with the British Atomic Energy Agency, the British Embassy in Vietnam, the World Nuclear Association organized an international conference on particle energy. in 2012 , discussing issues related to nuclear power development in the world, helping to ensure global energy security.

>>>Ensure nuclear safety and security in Vietnam

Dr. Le Dinh Tien, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Director of Atomic Energy Department affirmed Vietnam's consistent view of responsible use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, in while ensuring safety and security. After the Fukushima incident in March 2011 in Japan, Vietnam continues to implement a program to develop nuclear power to ensure energy for socio-economic development, but with top priority is to ensure safety. and nuclear security at the highest level.

Nuclear energy has become an important source of energy for humanity. With the advantage of reducing pollution and the greenhouse effect causing global climate change, while fossil energy sources are rapidly depleting, this energy source becomes an important component in the electricity industry. of many countries. But along with the development of nuclear energy for peace, safety and security-related issues, the issue of nuclear proliferation risk control ensures the safety of power plants. Nuclear against natural disasters, beyond human expectations such as earthquakes and tsunamis remains a major concern in nuclear power development worldwide.

According to the National Electricity Development Plan, the first nuclear power plants in Vietnam will be put into operation in 2020. By 2030, the total capacity of nuclear power will be 10,700 MW, accounting for 10.1 % of the country's total generating capacity.