Location >> ASEAN's New Energy Direction: SMR Emerges as an Important Energy Option for the Future
Date：2025-12-29
Recently, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) highlighted that Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are becoming an important option for the future energy landscape in ASEAN amid the ongoing energy transition and Net Zero goals. Key highlights:
Regional Strategy & Energy Security
ASEAN stakeholders emphasize that developing secure, reliable, and sustainable energy systems is critical to achieving regional Net Zero targets. Thailand, as a key member, is actively participating in energy strategy discussions and promoting cross-regional collaboration.
SMR Technology Advantages
High safety: Modular design and advanced safety systems reduce risks
Flexible deployment: Can be built to different scales for industrial or urban power needs
Manageable investment: Lower upfront costs and shorter construction cycles compared to large nuclear projects
Stable baseload support: Can complement solar, wind, and energy storage to provide reliable power
Infrastructure & Policy Readiness
Thailand is accelerating infrastructure development, policy planning, and regulatory exploration to enable deployment of SMRs and other advanced energy technologies, ensuring a safe and sustainable energy system for the future.
At ASEE – ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo 2026, discussions will focus on the integration of smart energy, energy storage, renewables, and emerging technologies such as SMRs. By fostering cross-sector and regional collaboration, ASEE 2026 aims to accelerate the adoption of diverse energy solutions across ASEAN and support sustainable energy transition.
25–27 March 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Bangkok
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Resource from: https://www.egat.co.th/home/en/20251224e/
