Singapore considers nuclear power options following high energy prices

Singapore is considering the use of nuclear fission and attempting to secure a place in the nuclear fusion supply chain, Oilprice reported. The nation is responding to elevated oil and gas prices caused by ongoing conflict involving Iran. [1]

According to Oilprice, the conflict in Iran highlighted the vulnerability of Singapore, which relies heavily on imported oil and natural gas. Land constraints in the island state leave very few physical locations available to construct domestic alternative energy infrastructure. [1]

The wider conflict stems from the Twelve-Day War in June 2025 between Israel and Iran, which involved attacks on military, nuclear, and energy facilities as well as retaliation across the region. [5]

Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have demonstrated the ongoing impact of geographical constraints on global energy logistics, the New York Times reported. [2]