Indonesia Pushes Forward with Nuclear Power Development

Strategic Insights -

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has outlined a plan to develop nuclear power plants, aiming to have 35 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2060, as part of the country's broader commitment to enhance energy security and mitigate climate change. The first phase will involve building two nuclear power plants in Sumatra and Kalimantan, each with a planned capacity of 250 megawatts. The development of nuclear power in Indonesia is expected to be supported by foreign investors, and the government is open to cooperation with any country that is willing to invest in a mutually beneficial manner.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indonesia plans to build nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) in the first phase.
  • The first nuclear power projects will be built in two locations, Sumatra and Kalimantan, each with a planned capacity of 250 MW.
  • Indonesia has discovered uranium reserves totaling 24,112 tons in Melawi Regency, West Kalimantan Province.
  • The government is targeting nuclear capacity to reach 35 gigawatts by 2060, which could mean the building of over 30 reactor units across the country.
  • Indonesia aims to phase out coal-fired power plants over the next 15 years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Several countries have expressed interest in investing in Indonesia's nuclear projects, and the government is open to cooperation with any country willing to invest in a mutually beneficial manner.
  • Indonesia has a solid foundation for nuclear development, with human resources and raw material availability, according to board member of the Indonesian Scientists and Technologists Society, Rohadi Awaludin.

Statistics:

  • Indonesia plans to build nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 500 MW in the first phase.
  • The first nuclear power projects will be built in two locations, Sumatra and Kalimantan.
  • Indonesia has discovered uranium reserves totaling 24,112 tons in Melawi Regency, West Kalimantan Province.
  • The government is targeting nuclear capacity to reach 35 gigawatts by 2060.
  • Indonesia aims to phase out coal-fired power plants over the next 15 years.
  • Indonesia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Sources:

  • "Indonesia Planning to Build Nuclear Power Plants." Xinhua, 2025.
  • Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia.
  • Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of Indonesia.
  • Yuliot Tanjung, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia.
  • Rohadi Awaludin, Board Member of the Indonesian Scientists and Technologists Society.
  • Indonesia's National Electricity General Plan.
  • Indonesia's 2025-2034 Electric Power Supply Business Plan.