Pertamina NRE, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina, has expressed interest in participating in the development of NPPs. Pertamina NRE was established to help Indonesia reduce carbon emissions and transition to low-carbon energy technologies. Pertamina NRE CEO John Anis noted: “We always want to contribute,” highlighting the company’s ambition to be involved in Indonesia’s nuclear energy development.
He noted that the government aims to construct several nuclear plants, with a total capacity of 500 MWe by 2034. As a company focused on new and renewable energy, Pertamina NRE is seeking to support this initiative.
“It is up to the government whether we will join a consortium with PLN and other parties,” he noted, referring to the state-owned electricity company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara. While the government is preparing regulations for nuclear power development, Pertamina NRE is conducting studies on technology, location, and energy sources.
“The government is working on the regulations, and we are exploring the technology,” Anis explained. He said Pertamina NRE plans to study nuclear energy development in countries such as Russia, China, Canada, Switzerland, and the US.
Earlier, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that a roadmap for nuclear development has been drafted, targeting a total capacity of 500 MWe by 2034, with 250 MWe to be built in Sumatra and the remainder in Kalimantan. Indonesia intends to utilise small modular reactor (SMR) technology for its nuclear programme.
According to PLN’s 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL – Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik), West Kalimantan holds significant energy resources, including over 24,000 tonnes of uranium. However, Anis emphasised that the implementation of nuclear power still depends on future government policies and the results of feasibility studies.
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