Slovenia is ready to share its experience and support Vietnam in building and operating nuclear power plants efficiently and safely.
On March 2, 2026, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia, Vu Le Thai Hoang, met and worked with the Slovenian Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy, Bojan Kumer; and visited and worked with the General Director of the Krško Nuclear Power Plant.
During a meeting with Slovenian Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer and General Director of the Nuclear Power Plant Krško Gorazd Pfeifer, Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang stated that nuclear energy and energy infrastructure are top priorities in infrastructure development – one of the three strategic breakthroughs for green and sustainable development in Vietnam according to the Resolution of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Since the end of 2024, Vietnam has agreed on the policy to restart the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project (now located in Khanh Hoa province) with a total expected capacity of over 4,000 MW.
The Vietnamese government has established a Steering Committee for the construction of nuclear power plants and assigned 11 domestic training institutions to train 4,000 personnel for the two nuclear power plants.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia Vu Le Thai Hoang and Slovenian Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang requested Slovenia to share its experience in operating, managing efficiently, ensuring safety, and protecting the environment at the Krško Nuclear Power Plant – one of the safest and most efficient plants in Europe since its operation began in 1983. The Ambassador also expressed his desire to promote cooperation in human resource training and expert exchange between the two countries in this field.
Minister Bojan Kumer expressed his admiration for Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements and pledged his readiness to cooperate and share experiences in the fields of clean and renewable energy, nuclear power development, green economy, and circular economy, aiming for the common goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Minister Bojan Kumer suggested that relevant agencies of both countries should soon connect, exchange information, and sign cooperation agreements in these priority areas.
On this occasion, Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang visited the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, learning in detail about its management and operation model, safety assurance and waste treatment systems, equipment and infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, and personnel training.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang visits the Kroko Nuclear Power Plant.
The Krško nuclear power plant is a joint venture between Slovenia and Croatia, using Westinghouse's two-ring pressurized water reactor technology with a capacity of 737 MW, contributing 35% of Slovenia's electricity production, employing nearly 700 people, and has now had its operating license extended until 2043. The Slovenian government has also approved plans to build a second nuclear power plant with a projected capacity of up to 2,400 MW.
Center for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety