energy
February 25, 2026
Discover the Caribbean Coast Departments Candidate for Nuclear Energy
The departments of Bolívar, Atlántico, and Córdoba are emerging as the first candidates to host nuclear energy generation projects due to their advantages, revealed Camilo Prieto Valderrama, director of the Colombian Nuclear Network.
TL;DR
- Bolívar, Atlántico, and Córdoba are leading candidates for nuclear energy projects in Colombia.
- Colombia is updating its nuclear regulations and institutional framework to access advanced technologies.
- Nuclear energy offers significant advantages, including low greenhouse gas emissions and potential applications in agriculture.
- A new National Nuclear Safety Agency is proposed to ensure effective regulation and update outdated institutional structures.
- A bill to regulate nuclear energy has passed the House of Representatives and is heading to the Senate.
- Nuclear energy is projected to be cost-competitive with other energy sources like offshore wind and coal.
- By 2038, Colombia could have a capacity of 300 MW from new technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
- By 2052, modeling suggests a need for 1.8 to 5 GW of installed nuclear capacity.
- The Caribbean region is suitable for reactors cooled by seawater, potentially enabling water desalination.
- The Colombian Nuclear Network collaborates with universities and scientific organizations to advance nuclear technology education and research.