Taiwan, which closed the remaining nuclear power plants on Saturday, is working to secure new imports of natural gas.
Manshan Nuclear Power Station Closed After the expiration of the 40-year operating license, it fulfills the promises of Taiwan’s “nuclear-free” Democratic Progressive Party. Analysts say the move will cause the country to rely on imported fossil fuels and be exposed to gas price spikes.
Taiwan has already struggled to generate enough electricity, and in recent years there have been recurring blackouts and browns. To serve that booming semiconductor industry, Taiwan does so addition This year, the grid will have 5 gigawatts of gas power, equivalent to five nuclear reactors.
Liquefied natural gas imports are at record highs during this period. Bloomberg Reportand the state-run energy company CPC is seeking additional delivery of fuel. As demand grows, Taiwan may need to spend around 2 billion dollars By the end of the last decade, imported gas is every year.
Critics say the nuclear-to-natural gas transition will not only undermine Taiwan’s climate targets, but will also leave the island more vulnerable to blockades by China. Taiwan is the only one The 11th They rely heavily on imports for gas storage. Here, China sees its weaknesses. As part of the military exercise held in April, simulation Missile attack on Taiwan’s gas import terminal.
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