"Mini Nukes" for Sri Lanka : Russia Floats Small-Scale Nuclear Power Option

COLOMBO (News 1st); The possibility of nuclear power joining Sri Lanka's energy mix resurfaced, with the Russian Ambassador, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, advocating for small-scale plant during a press conference on Thursday (21).

Dzhagaryan's proposal centers around a 110-megawatt "floating or land-based" nuclear power plant, presenting it as a valuable alternative to Sri Lanka's current reliance on coal and renewable energy sources susceptible to climate fluctuations. 

He highlighted successful nuclear partnerships forged by Sri Lanka's neighbors, ultimately reiterating that the decision rests solely with the Sri Lankan government.