From 500MW to 7GW: Indonesia's Nuclear Power Layout Ambitions Exposed

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of Indonesia's nuclear power development planThe short-term goal is to build a 500 MW nuclear power plant by 2034.The long-term goal is to expand to 7GW by 2040.The first phase of investment of 52.3 trillion rupiah (about $320 million) covers the 2025-2034 construction cycle.Total investment in the power sector is $18.8 billion (about 2,967 trillion rupiah), with nuclear power accounting for 171 TP3T (after geothermal and photovoltaic).

projectThe lead party is the National Power Corporation (NPC)It uses small modular reactor technology, and the site locations include Bangkat Belitung (feasibility study stage) and Kalimantan (alternative site).

which is included in the Statutory Instrument of the Electricity Supply Plan 2025-2034.The Ministry of Energy and Mines and Congress have established a special regulatory panel (established in August 2025)Financing mechanisms areGovernment guarantee + international syndicated loan (Japan Mitsubishi, Korea Hydro participation)In addition, it is proposed to issue green bonds, while planning to launch a national nuclear power science and technology (budget of 500 billion rupiah in 2026), and also signing a talent training agreement with Rosatom.

A 500MW nuclear power plant can meet the electricity needs of 2 million households, while 7GW of nuclear power will account for 12% of Indonesia's total installed capacity, with an estimated tariff cost of $0.09/kWh (lower than $0.11 for coal power).

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