State energy company Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has expressed interest in participating in the development of Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant (PLTN), signaling the company’s intent to expand its portfolio within the clean energy transition framework outlined in the country’s power supply roadmap.
Pertamina NRE CEO, John Anis, said the company's interest aligns with its mission to support the government’s renewable energy goals, including targets outlined in the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL).
“Yes, we are interested. We always want to contribute. Whatever is included in the RUPTL, especially since we are part of the renewable energy sector, we are open to support. Of course, it is ultimately the government’s decision,” John told reporters on the sidelines of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Battery Industry Ecosystem Project in Karawang, West Java, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
He added that Pertamina NRE is open to collaborating with state utility PLN or other private sector players in a consortium to develop the nuclear facility. “Whether we partner with PLN or others, we are open to it,” he said.
Nuclear power listed in RUPTL
The latest RUPTL includes nuclear power as part of Indonesia’s new and renewable energy development strategy. The plan targets the construction of nuclear power plants with an initial capacity of 2×250 megawatts (MW), or a total of 500 MW.
This marks a significant shift in the country's energy policy as it aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and achieve net-zero emissions in the coming decades.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and National Energy Council (DEN) Chair Bahlil Lahadalia recently disclosed that several nuclear-capable countries, including Russia and Canada, have submitted proposals to cooperate with Indonesia on nuclear power development.
“I’ve already met with Russian and Canadian ministers. There are also other countries that I can’t mention as yetbecause they prefer to remain confidential. But Russia and Canada are open, so we can name them,” Bahlil said at the Jakarta Geopolitical Forum IX/2025 on June 24, 2025.
He also revealed that the government has completed a nuclear development roadmap through the ESDM Ministry, targeting full operational capacity by 2034.
“Our goal is to have nuclear power integrated into the energy sector by 2034 at the latest. The model we are pursuing is small-to-medium scale, likely ranging from 300 MW to 500 MW. This is the type of development we are pushing for,” Bahlil said.
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