Indonesia speeds up nuclear energy plan to 2029
Indonesia has sped up plans to build nuclear power plants with a new scheduled date in 2029 instead of the original 2032 target.
The decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to shift towards cleaner energy sources.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, announced the updated timeline, saying the acceleration is key to meeting the country’s energy goals. By 2060, Indonesia aims to produce 443 gigawatts of electricity, with 79% coming from renewable and new energy sources. Nuclear power will play a crucial role in achieving this target.
The government is still working on how the nuclear plants will be developed. A special organisation, called the Nuclear Energy Program Implementation Organization (NEPIO), will oversee the project.
A draft presidential decree to create NEPIO is currently under discussion. Officials expect it to be established soon.
For now, the government is studying the technology options for the plants. Possible choices include small modular reactors, high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, or reactors powered by thorium.
Human resources and safety measures are also being reviewed as part of the preparations.
Indonesia’s National Energy Council has already identified 29 possible locations for the plants. These sites have been chosen based on strict safety standards.
The government’s plan previously included building a 250-megawatt nuclear power plant by 2032.
