#Nuclear Power Plant (PLTN)
Indonesia plans 7 GW nuclear power plants as part of long-term energy strategy
State electricity company PT PLN has revealed that Indonesia is set to build nuclear power plants (NPP) with a total capacity of up to 7 gigawatts (GW) by 2040 as stipulated in the draft of the country’s long-term power supply roadmap (RUPTL).
Indonesia studies nuclear power plant proposals from Canada, Russia
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that kit has received official proposals from five nations, including Canada and Russia, to develop nuclear power plants (PLTN) in the country.
Indonesia moves closer to 1st nuclear power plant, approved site in Bangka Belitung
The Indonesian Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) has approved the site evaluation for ThorCon 500 nuclear power plant (PLTN) on Kelasa Island, Bangka Belitung Islands.
Indonesia eyes nuclear power partnerships with South Korea and Canada
An executive with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged the government to pursue nuclear power cooperation with South Korea and Canada, citing geopolitical stability compared to other major nuclear nations like the United States, Russia, and China.
Pertamina NRE shows interest in developing Indonesia’s first PLTN
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.
West Kalimantan tipped as strategic site for nuclear power development
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has identified West Kalimantan as a region with significant and diverse energy potential, including nuclear resources, positioning it as a key candidate for future electricity generation development.
Indonesia poised to launch nuclear power plants by 2030s: Expert
An energy expert has expressed his confidence that Indonesia is ready to begin constructing nuclear power plants (PLTN) and have operational units by early 2030s, citing the legal and institutional infrastructure is in place and the country has sufficient technical expertise to manage nuclear energy safely and effectively.
Bapeten rejects initial evaluation on Thorcon nuclear power plant site
The Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) has rejected the Site Evaluation Program (PET) and the Site Evaluation Management System (SMET) documents submitted by PT Thorcon Power Indonesia (TPI) for the construction of a molten salt reactor (MSR)-based Nuclear Power Plant (PLTN) on Kelasa Island, Bangka Belitung over technicalities.
Ecosystem unavailable to support nuclear-based energy development: Bappenas
Deputy Minister of Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard, has revealed that nuclear-based energy is still difficult to develop in Indonesia amid the unavailability of nuclear technology ecosystem.