Indonesia Advances Nuclear Power Plans with NEPIO Formation

Nuclear Energy Development Strategy

Indonesia is progressing with its nuclear energy plans by developing Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Nuklir (PLTN) in either Bangka Belitung or West Kalimantan as outlined in the 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) ¹

. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is finalizing the location, with both regions showing promising preliminary studies. The decision to proceed is still under review, with multiple factors including off-taker agreements being considered ¹

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Regulatory Framework Development

The formation of the Nuclear Energy Program Implementation Organization (NEPIO) is in its final stages, with the Presidential Regulation awaiting President Prabowo Subianto's signature ²

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. Once established, NEPIO will oversee the implementation of Indonesia's nuclear energy program through six working groups focusing on different aspects such as site selection, licensing, and financing ¹

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International Cooperation

Several countries including Russia, the United States, and Canada have expressed interest in providing technology for Indonesia's first nuclear power plant ¹

. This international cooperation is expected to play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the project.

Next Steps

Following the establishment of NEPIO, the Ministry will develop implementing regulations through a Ministerial Decree that will outline the specific tasks for each working group. The selection of the final location will depend on various factors including feasibility studies and the availability of off-takers for the generated power ¹

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