Taiwan took a concrete step toward bringing nuclear power back into the mix. The Nuclear Safety Commission finished reviewing a preliminary proposal to restart the idle Maanshan plant. This is not the final go-ahead. Taiwan Power Company still needs to complete additional work such as safety checks, then submit a separate implementation report for further evaluation. Earlier coverage in local news quoted Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin to indicate that 2028 is the earliest Maanshan could resume operations.
Maanshan was the last of Taiwan's three nuclear facilities to shut down, with its 40-year license expiring in May 2025. The bid to bring the plant back marks a turn from the policy adopted roughly ten years earlier to eliminate nuclear power. The government has been easing that stance: last year, lawmakers amended legislation so reactors previously limited to 40 years can now seek license renewals or extensions. During a nationwide vote held in August 2025, roughly three-quarters backed reopening Maanshan, yet the result was voided due to insufficient turnout.
Across the globe, nuclear power is seeing renewed interest as nations weigh emissions targets against rapidly rising electricity demand linked to data centers. Japan has been bringing reactors back online, while China, South Korea, India, and Bangladesh are constructing additional facilities. The conflict in the Middle East has also pushed Asian governments to cut reliance on imported fossil fuels, after prolonged disruptions sent natural gas prices to multi-year highs and strained public budgets.
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Taiwan hosts several of the world's largest chipmakers and is seeking energy that is both cleaner and more reliable. Premier Cho Jung-tai signaled support earlier this year, saying the government welcomed advanced nuclear technologies from abroad and would consider whether atomic power could provide greater reassurance to industry. Companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are seeking steady, low-emission electricity, and around the world, companies including Meta Platforms Inc. and Google of Alphabet Inc. have entered deals to procure electricity from nuclear reactors to satisfy AI-driven demand. If Maanshan returns, it would add to the pool of clean, stable supply that big energy buyers are already tapping.
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