Nuclear consultants, law firms appointed by EMA to prepare S’pore for 2027 mission by UN watchdog核能顾问和律师事务所受新加坡环境管理署 (EMA) 委任，为新加坡迎接联合国监督机构 2027 年的访问做好准备。
The UN mission will evaluate Singapore’s capabilities in 19 areas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum during the Singapore International Energy Week on Oct 27.
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Published Oct 27, 2026, 08:15 PM
Updated Oct 27, 2026, 08:15 PM
SINGAPORE - The authorities are seeking help from legal and nuclear experts to prepare for a 2027 review by the UN nuclear watchdog, which will assess if Singapore is ready to make an informed decision on deploying nuclear energy.
Infrastructure consultancy Aecom Singapore and US-based nuclear energy consultant Excel Services Corporation are among 12 firms appointed by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to support Singapore’s preparations for the review.
The appointment of the panel was announced on Oct 27 by Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng at the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum during the Singapore International Energy Week conference .
The IAEA, or the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency, will be deploying their officials to Singapore in 2027. During that mission , they will evaluate Singapore’s capabilities in 19 critical areas such as nuclear safety, managing radioactive waste and emergency planning.
This mission was first announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in May 2026 during the Energy Market Authority’s 25th anniversary dinner .
Phase one only assesses whether a country has the necessary infrastructure, processes or skillsets in place to embark on a nuclear programme . Should a country decide to deploy nuclear power, there is still a second phase to assess its readiness to invite bids to construct a plant, and a third phase to evaluate whether it is ready to safely commission and operate its plant.
The other appointed companies are:
Afry Singapore, an engineering, design, and advisory company
AtkinsRealis Singapore, an e ngineering services and nuclear organisation
EY Corporate Advisors , a consultancy
GNE Advisory, a law practice dedicated to the nuclear energy sector
Helixos, a firm which helps nuclear newcomer countries develop national programmes
Kellogg Brown & Root Asia Pacific, a consultant and engineering firm
Mott Macdonald Singapore , an engineering consultancy
Pinsent Masons Mpillay Llp, a law firm
The Boston Consulting Group , a management consulting firm
WSP Consultancy , which focuses on engineering and infrastructure solutions
Tan noted that undertaking a nuclear power programme is a complex endeavour.
Singapore’s expertise has to be strengthened across a range of dimensions – from workforce development to financing, and from laws to industry development, he said.
While clear government policies are important, “the scale and complexity of nuclear projects mean that strong international partnerships and viable financing models will be critical, especially for newcomer countries”, he added.
The scope of the panel’s work are in three categories aligned with the 19 key areas to be assessed by the UN mission .
The first is the technical and economic aspects of the operation of a nuclear power plant, such as safety and security.
For instance, the panel includes experts familiar with financing models of a nuclear programme, as well as the nuclear fuel cycle, which refers to the sourcing of uranium fuel, among other issues.
The second area covers the legal and regulatory frameworks for atomic energy.
The third category covers structural aspects such as talent development , the political commitment to develop a nuclear programme, and the involvement of communities and public.
EMA said it will also appoint a second panel comprising technical advisors to support Singapore in capability building efforts for nuclear energy. The experts are expected to be appointed by end-2026.
Separately, the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Oct 27 also gave an update on three studies it had earlier said it would call for to beef up Singapore’s knowledge on nuclear safety.
It said it has appointed engineering giant AtkinsRealis Singapore to study the safety standards adopted internationally on nuclear energy.
These include how to design and operate a reactor safely, what safety systems are needed and how to prevent accidents.
Vienna-based nuclear safety and security consultancy Enconet Consulting will study the international environmental standards and regulatory frameworks for nuclear facilities.
These could include the safety standards expected in nuclear reactors, radiation dose limits on workers, and the safe handling of radioactive waste.
Sustainability consultancy Environmental Resources Management will look into the potential environmental implications of a potential nuclear power plant. This study will focus on how to protect public health and the environment while building and operating a plant.
10月27日，能源、贸易和工业部长（能源和工业）陈思龙在新加坡国际能源周期间的首届国际原子能机构@新加坡国际能源周论坛上发表讲话。
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发布于 2026 年 10 月 27 日晚上 8:15
更新于2026年10月27日晚上8:15
新加坡——当局正在寻求法律和核能专家的帮助，为联合国核监督机构在 2027 年进行的审查做准备。该审查将评估新加坡是否已准备好就部署核能做出明智的决定。
基础设施咨询公司 Aecom Singapore 和总部位于美国的核能咨询公司 Excel Services Corporation 等 12 家公司被能源市场管理局 (EMA) 指定为支持新加坡进行审查准备工作。
该小组的任命是能源、贸易和工业部长（能源和工业）陈思龙于 10 月 27 日在新加坡国际能源周会议期间举行的首届 IAEA@SIEW 论坛上宣布的。
联合国国际原子能机构（IAEA）将于 2027 年向新加坡派遣官员。在执行任务期间，他们将评估新加坡在 19 个关键领域的能力，例如核安全、放射性废物管理和应急计划。
这项任务最初由总理黄循财于 2026 年 5 月在能源市场管理局成立 25 周年晚宴上宣布。
第一阶段仅评估一个国家是否具备开展核能计划所需的基础设施、流程或技能。如果一个国家决定发展核电，还需要进行第二阶段评估，以检验其是否已做好邀请投标建设核电站的准备；第三阶段评估其是否已做好安全调试和运营核电站的准备。
其他获委任的公司有：
Afry Singapore是一家工程、设计和咨询公司
AtkinsRealis Singapore是一家工程服务和核能组织。
安永企业顾问，一家咨询公司
GNE Advisory是一家专注于核能领域的法律事务所。
Helixos是一家帮助核能新兴国家制定国家核计划的公司。
Kellogg Brown & Root 亚太区，一家咨询和工程公司
莫特麦克唐纳新加坡公司，一家工程咨询公司
Pinsent Masons Mpillay LLP，一家律师事务所
波士顿咨询集团，一家管理咨询公司
WSP咨询公司专注于工程和基础设施解决方案。
谭指出，开展核电项目是一项复杂的工程。
他表示，新加坡需要在各个方面加强自身实力，包括劳动力发展、融资、法律法规以及产业发展等。
他补充说，虽然明确的政府政策很重要，“但核能项目的规模和复杂性意味着强大的国际伙伴关系和可行的融资模式至关重要，特别是对于新兴国家而言”。
小组的工作范围分为三类，与联合国特派团要评估的 19 个关键领域相对应。
首先是核电站运行的技术和经济方面，例如安全和安保。
例如，该小组包括熟悉核计划融资模式以及核燃料循环（包括铀燃料的来源等问题）的专家。
第二部分涵盖原子能的法律和监管框架。
第三类涵盖结构性方面，例如人才培养、发展核计划的政治承诺以及社区和公众的参与。
EMA表示，还将任命第二个专家小组，由技术顾问组成，以支持新加坡在核能领域的能力建设。预计专家将于2026年底前任命完毕。
此外，国家环境局 (NEA) 于 10 月 27 日更新了此前表示将要求开展的三项研究，以加强新加坡在核安全方面的知识。
该公司表示，已委任工程巨头 AtkinsRealis Singapore 研究国际上采用的核能安全标准。
其中包括如何安全地设计和运行反应堆，需要哪些安全系统以及如何防止事故发生。
总部位于维也纳的核安全咨询公司 Enconet Consulting 将研究核设施的国际环境标准和监管框架。
这些可能包括核反应堆的安全标准、对工作人员的辐射剂量限制以及放射性废物的安全处理。
可持续发展咨询公司环境资源管理（Environmental Resources Management）将对拟建核电站可能带来的环境影响进行调查。这项研究将重点关注如何在核电站的建设和运营过程中保护公众健康和环境。