⚛️ Singapore has taken a major step toward a possible nuclear future.

The country is beginning the IAEA’s Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) process — a critical milestone used by countries considering nuclear energy for the first time.

But what does that actually mean?

And why are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) suddenly becoming part of Southeast Asia’s energy conversation?

In this episode of Green Shift, David Austin speaks with Dr. Victor Nian about:

⚡ Singapore’s nuclear readiness process

⚡ The IAEA milestone approach explained simply

⚡ Why SMRs are NOT a shortcut around regulation

⚡ The 19 infrastructure requirements needed for nuclear energy

⚡ Energy security after the Ukraine War and Strait of Hormuz crisis

⚡ Why philanthropic organizations are beginning to support nuclear energy

⚡ How AI and hyperscaler data centers are changing future electricity demand

⚡ Why public engagement matters in the transition to sustainability

🎧 If you're interested in:

sustainability conversations

clean energy policy

the future of nuclear power

energy security

Southeast Asia’s energy transition

sustainability storytelling from Asia

…this episode is for you.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Singapore begins the INIR process

02:26 What the IAEA milestone approach actually means

04:54 Are SMRs treated differently from traditional nuclear plants?

07:25 The 19 nuclear infrastructure requirements explained

11:18 When could Singapore reach milestone one?

12:04 The three key organizations needed for a nuclear programme

14:23 Why nuclear philanthropy is emerging globally

19:59 How foundations could shape the future of nuclear energy

20:12 AI, data centers, and rising electricity demand

22:26 Why informed public discussion matters

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Should Singapore seriously pursue nuclear energy?

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