Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin says Tai-Power will submit a plan later
month to re-start the decommissioned Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in
Pingtung.

According to Kung, that means the plant could begin generating electricity as
early as 2028.

The statement came after as the economics minister was being questioned
during a Legislative hearing as to whether the government is considering
using nuclear energy as a stable energy source in the event of a wartime
blockade.

Kung told lawmakers that a safety inspection of the nuclear plant is already
underway, and Tai-Power is currently finalizing a review plan for its
possibly being brough back online.

Kung also said the government has signed a contract with Westinghouse to
check the status of the plant's generators and if the equipment in is in good
condition, and not too much needs to be replaced, the 2028 timeline could be
shortened.

The Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant was decommissioned on May 17 of last year.