Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

30/07/2026

The country’s planned artificial intelligence (AI) hub in New Clark City is already reshaping the government’s nuclear energy plans, with the Department of Energy (DOE) saying future nuclear power projects could help meet the massive electricity requirements of one of the Philippines’ most power-intensive investments.

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30/07/2026

Powering the future may come with a big challenge.

The Philippine government is now looking at nuclear energy as a possible way to power the planned Pax Silica Industrial Hub in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, one of the country's most ambitious technology projects. The proposal comes as officials acknowledge that the massive AI and semiconductor hub will require an enormous and reliable supply of electricity around the clock.

According to the Department of Energy (DOE), future nuclear power projects—including small modular reactors (SMRs)—could eventually supply electricity to the U.S.-backed development. DOE Director Patrick Aquino said the Philippines is still working on the regulatory framework for nuclear energy, while Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stressed that the government must ensure the project does not put the country at a disadvantage. Officials are still aiming to have the country's first nuclear power project operating by 2032, although the first phase of Pax Silica is expected to begin construction in 2028.

Supporters say nuclear power could provide the stable, zero-carbon electricity needed to attract global technology companies while creating jobs and strengthening the Philippines' position in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. They also point to dedicated power systems that could allow major industrial users to source their own electricity instead of relying entirely on the public grid.

Others, however, remain cautious. Energy experts warn that without enough new power plants, substations, and transmission upgrades, a project of this scale could put additional pressure on the Luzon power grid, which has already experienced several grid alerts and rotating brownouts in recent years. Some are also concerned about whether the Philippines can meet the hub's huge electricity and water demands while households already face some of the highest electricity prices in Southeast Asia.

The debate over Pax Silica is no longer just about building an AI hub. It has become a broader conversation about how the Philippines should balance technological progress, energy security, affordability, and long-term national development as it prepares for a more power-hungry future.

19/02/2026

Over the past few months, we’ve been discussing how to align our reactor oversight program with the high levels of safety and security that exist today. The staff’s recommendations to the Commission, focusing on the most risk-significant aspects of plant operations to keep safety as our top priority, is now available here: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2524/ML25247A048.html. Check the comment below for details on the security inspection program.

19/02/2026

The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense on Sunday for the first time transported a small nuclear reactor on a cargo plane from California to Utah to demonstrate the potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.

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19/02/2026

Did you know Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant generates almost 9% of Pennsylvania’s power? 🍑

Unit 2 connected to the grid for the first time on this day in 1974.

Since then, both of Peach Bottom’s reactors have had their licenses extended twice, clearing them to generate reliable power through 2053 and 2054.

19/02/2026

We’re giving Holtec until March 2028 to seek license renewal for Palisades. We’ve confirmed the Michigan plant can operate safely through its March 2031 license expiration and until we complete our review. An exemption from our 5-year advance filing rule lets Holtec focus resources on safely carrying out the first-ever restart of a permanently closed U.S. reactor. Of course, NRC oversight and safety requirements will remain in place. https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-03169

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19/02/2026

📢 ALAM MO BA?

Japan is preparing to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant.

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility in Niigata Prefecture had been dormant for more than 15 years after the Fukushima disaster shut down its reactors. This move is part of Japan’s effort to boost energy security and lower emissions.