Indonesia plans task force to coordinate nuclear resources and site selection

Indonesia's nuclear energy planners acknowledge existing capabilities in technology, personnel, and infrastructure, but note the absence of a consolidated framework. They propose establishing a task force to align resources and define a national program, with site selection focusing on West Kalimantan and Bangka Belitung according to regional electricity needs and industrial growth. Small modular reactors are under consideration for initial rollout, targeting industrial areas, data centers, AI facilities, and households with high power requirements.

The Nuclear Energy Research Organization identified 19 infrastructure criteria that must be satisfied, and officials assert that these components are already in place. Under the long-term energy policy, nuclear capacity is projected to reach 35-42 GW by 2060, representing roughly 11.7-12.1 % of the energy mix, with the first 250 MW plant slated for operation around 2032.