BRIN: Indonesia Prepares to Launch Its First Nuclear Power Plant
Businessicy – Indonesia is moving closer to realizing its first nuclear power plant (PLTN) as key legislative measures progress. The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has completed comprehensive site studies Submitting recommendations to the National Energy Council (DEN). These studies aim to identify safe and strategic locations for the plant. With Bangka Belitung and Kalimantan emerging as prime candidates.
Djoko Siswanto, Secretary General of DEN, confirmed the submission of BRIN’s findings during a press briefing in Jakarta on December 10, 2024. “These site studies will guide the selection of a location for Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant,” Djoko stated. He emphasized the project’s significance in bolstering national energy independence.
Syaiful Bakhri, Head of BRIN’s Nuclear Energy Research Organization (ORTN), reiterated BRIN’s readiness to support the ambitious endeavor. Speaking at a seminar on nuclear energy innovation held at BRIN’s BJ Habibie Building on December 5. Syaiful highlighted the government’s plans to launch the first PLTN by 2032. The plant is expected to generate 250-300 MW of energy using Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, chosen for its safety and scalability.
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Indonesia is intensifying efforts to prepare a skilled workforce to support its nuclear energy ambitions. Syaiful Bakhri, Head of BRIN’s Nuclear Energy Research Organization. He highlighted the need for approximately 700 workers to operate a single nuclear power plant (PLTN). With plans to establish seven PLTNs by 2040. The country will require a total of 4,900 specialized workers.
Beyond energy, Indonesia’s growing focus on medical nuclear projects underscores the demand for additional personnel. By 2029, an estimated 102 professionals will be needed to manage 17 accelerators, while 2,232 workers will be required to operate 186 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) units and 186 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) units. These technologies are crucial in diagnosing strokes, infections, tumors, cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.
To address this workforce gap, BRIN has established a continuing education pathway for undergraduate graduates to pursue research-based Master’s and Doctoral studies in nuclear technology. BRIN is collaborating with the Finance Ministry’s Education Endowment Fund (LPDP) to provide specialized scholarships in nuclear technology.
“We are working to ensure that students from top universities like ITB, UGM, and Itera can directly contribute to advancing nuclear technology,” said BRIN Head Laksana Tri Handoko.
The comprehensive strategy aims to meet the workforce demands for nuclear energy and medical projects while fostering innovation in nuclear technology.
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