U.S. Prioritizes Small Nuclear Reactors Across Southeast Asia

The U. S. has identified cooperation on small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as a key priority in its engagement with Southeast Asia as regional electricity demand continues to climb. Speaking after Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, U. S.

Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim said the administration was in “deep discussions” with several governments in the region over the new technology. The renewed push for SMRs comes on the heels of the memorandum of understanding signed by the U. S.