Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power facility located in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It was constructed in the late 1970s and was intended to provide electricity to the country. However, the plant was never operational due to safety concerns and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which heightened public fears about nuclear energy.
Despite its incomplete status, the plant remains a significant part of the Philippines' energy history. Over the years, there have been discussions about potentially reviving the facility to address the country's growing energy needs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.