Singapore reshapes government teams, steps up hiring as it builds nuclear energy capabilities
Agencies are recruiting nuclear specialists, while research capacity is growing and new training programmes are being developed.
Singapore is ramping up its preparations for an upcoming review of its nuclear capabilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2027. Government agencies are bolstering their nuclear expertise in areas such as reactor engineering, safety, and regulation. A new Nuclear Development Department, carved out of the Energy Market Authority's existing Nuclear Energy Office, will study the practical requirements of running nuclear power plant projects.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has also established a Nuclear Energy Division to shape nuclear energy policy and coordinate government agencies involved. Multiple recruitment drives for nuclear-related roles have been initiated by the Energy Market Authority and the National Environment Agency, with at least 12 job openings advertised over the past three months.
The IAEA review will assess Singapore's nuclear infrastructure capabilities, examining legal and regulatory frameworks, national position on nuclear energy, and the safety of nuclear materials and installations. While the government is actively hiring external experts, it also emphasizes the importance of developing internal capabilities.
The Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI) is expanding its research and education programs, including a new master's programme in nuclear engineering expected to begin in 2027. With a focus on reactor safety, dispersion modelling, radiochemistry, and radiobiology, Singapore is better equipped to understand regional nuclear energy developments and enhance its emergency preparedness.
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