Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian President's Special Envoy for Energy and Climate, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, said the government is targeting the gradual construction of nuclear power plants (PLTN) with a capacity of 7 gigawatts (GW) by 2034, as part of the country’s national energy transition strategy.
The project will start with an initial capacity of about 500 MW and be expanded gradually in subsequent years, Hashim said.
He added that the project is an additional component of Indonesia’s energy transition roadmap, complementing the construction of large-scale power plants outlined in the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL).
Over the next 10 years, the Indonesia government is targeting the construction of 70 GW of new power generation capacity, with the majority of the portion coming from new and renewable energy sources, Hashim stated.
These projects have drawn strong interest from many global investors and technology providers, underscoring the government’s increasingly clear commitment to green energy.
Besides renewable energy and nuclear power, the official also drew attention to the role of natural gas, which remains a transitional fuel to maintain the reliability of the national electricity system during the transition period.
Hashim emphasised that this energy policy demonstrates the government's commitment to balancing the needs of economic growth, energy security, and sustainable carbon emission reduction.
The decision to commence nuclear power plants also brings new investment opportunities, both in terms of financing and technology provision, as national electricity demand increases for the long term, he noted./.
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