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Indonesia's Plans for Nuclear Energy

Presentation by Bob S. Effendi, Founder of PT Xpert Synergy Solution Australian Nuclear Association ANA2025 Conference on Friday 10th October 2025 at the UTS Aerial Function Centre, Level 7, UTS Building 10, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007. Abstract Indonesia’s nuclear journey reflects decades of institutional evolution, policy reform, and lessons from past attempts. The creation of BATAN (1964) for nuclear research and BAPETEN (1998) as an independent regulator established a governance framework that separates promotion from oversight, ensuring safety and compliance with international standards. Early efforts, including the Gunung Muria project, highlighted challenges of financing, politics, and public acceptance, reinforcing the importance of regulatory trust and stakeholder coordination. Policy has shifted significantly over time. Under PP 79/2014, nuclear was considered a “last resort,” but revisions now position it as part of Indonesia’s clean energy mix. This change is reflected in the RUPTL 2025–2034, which allocates 250 MW in Bangka Belitung and 250 MW in West Kalimantan as the first nuclear projects. Key actors in this process include the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), the National Energy Council (DEN), BRIN, and BAPETEN, with the proposed NEPIO—to be established by presidential decree—intended to coordinate program implementation. BAPETEN, in line with IAEA standards, is involved in the SMR Regulatory Harmonization Initiative to support future reactor development. With nuclear energy targets of 10 GW by 2040 and 54 GW by 2060, nuclear is set to provide stable baseload power alongside renewables. Repowering—converting coal plants to clean energy sources by changing boiler with reactors, geothermal, and thermal storage—is now part of revised energy policy. In addition to national objectives, regional cooperation plays an important role because nuclear safety, security, and waste management are issues that extend beyond individual countries. This necessitates collaboration with ASEAN partners and Australia, as well as consideration of developing regional nuclear supply chain industries.