Nation’s Last Remaining Nuclear Reactor Shut Down

On Saturday, Taiwan took its last nuclear power plant off the grid. The nuclear exit makes the country more vulnerable, critics say – especially towards China.

Taiwan Seeks LNG Cargoes After Shutting Last Nuclear Reactor

Taiwan is seeking liquefied natural gas shipments following the shutdown of its last nuclear reactor, a move that will increase the island’s reliance on the seaborne fuel.

Taiwan enters 'nuclear-free homeland' era - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, May 18 (CNA) Taiwan's last operational nuclear reactor was shut down Saturday as its 40-year operating license expired, turning Taiwan into the "nuclear-free homeland" that anti-nuclear campaigners had long hoped for.

Nation’s last remaining nuclear reactor shut down

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

With the shutdown of its last reactor on Saturday, May 17, at the Maanshan power plant, the country is taking its first step out of civil nuclear power in Asia. However, this did not end the debate about the use of this energy.

Taiwan’s last operational nuclear reactor, located in the southern county of Pingtung, has entered a dismantling phase this Saturday, amid doubts about the energy future of an island that is key in the global supply chain of technological products. The plant will begin to reduce its activity before completely disconnecting from the electricity grid tonight, local time, after which the dismantling of the reactor will begin with the removal of fue…