The Government of Indonesia has announced plans to build nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of around 4.3 GW as part of its strategy to transition to cleaner energy.
Currently reliant on coal for over half of its 90 GW installed capacity, Indonesia has no nuclear facilities due to seismic risks. Plans include developing floating small modular reactors, though specific timelines were not disclosed. An earlier statement suggested nuclear operations might begin by 2036.
While nuclear power reduces carbon emissions, concerns over radioactive waste persist. The Government criticised the G7’s USD20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership for Indonesia, labelling it a failed program due to minimal fund disbursement. It also confirmed that Indonesia will not phase out all coal plants by 2040, opting instead to halt new projects, maintaining its status as the world’s largest thermal coal exporter.
