Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien chaired a conference on January 2 regarding the development of science and technology human resources in service of Vietnam’s nuclear power programme.
In his opening remarks, the minister highlighted the local potential for nuclear power development, noting that fifteen years ago, surveys identified 13-14 suitable locations for nuclear power plants.
He stated that Vietnam’s geography, which stretches from North to South, is particularly conducive to small-scale nuclear power systems. These systems are ideal for areas with low electrical loads or abundant renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. The synergy between small modular nuclear reactors and these renewable sources could provide stable, clean power, supporting the nation’s economic development goals and its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
According to a report from Vietnam Electricity (EVN), by 2017 – before the suspension of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project under the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 31/2016/NQ-QH, the Ministry of Education and Training had sent 429 students, including 80 from Ninh Thuan province, to study nuclear energy-related fields at universities in Russia. EVN also sent 31 students to study nuclear energy-related majors and dispatched 24 engineers to Japan for training. Additionally, the state utility worked with the Moscow-based state-run corporation ROSATOM to develop a detailed training plan for the project.
Minister Dien emphasised that human resources development is a decisive factor for Vietnam to implement its ambitious nuclear energy plan. Sustainable development in this field requires establishing a comprehensive ecosystem for nuclear energy. To this end, it is necessary to complete a forecast of the training demand, scale, and specialized fields by the end of the first quarter 2025.
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