Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear facility in the Philippines built to generate electricity using nuclear reactions. Located in Bataan province, it was constructed in the 1980s but never operated commercially due to safety concerns and political issues. The plant has reactors that use uranium fuel to produce heat, which then generates electricity. Although it remains intact, it’s mothballed, meaning it’s kept inactive, awaiting potential future use. The plant represents a significant investment in nuclear technology, but its history reflects the complexities of balancing energy needs, safety, and politics.