Indonesia plans to build 4.3 GW nuclear power plants

Indonesia aims to build nuclear power plants for cleaner energy, Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim Djojohadikusumo said at a recent energy forum.

Indonesia aims to build nuclear power plants for cleaner energy, Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim Djojohadikusumo said at a recent energy forum.

He said Indonesia plans to establish several nuclear power centers with a total capacity of 4.3 GW, including floating small modular reactors (SMRs).

According to Hashim, the challenges posed by climate change are one of the reasons for the need to build nuclear power plants.

a27082c88a194725ab20105959836da9.png
Illustrative photo (Photo: southeastasiainfra.com)

The advisor also stated that the Indonesian government will not close all coal power plants by 2040, but will halt the construction of new ones.

Indonesia is the largest exporter of thermal coal in the world, and electricity production from coal is one of the country's major sources of emissions. The current installed power capacity of Indonesia is over 90 GW, with more than half coming from coal and less than 15% from renewable energy.

Recently, the Indonesian government announced plans to build more than 20 nuclear power plants by 2050. Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto stated that state utility PLN is collaborating with companies from Japan and the US to construct these plants. The Republic of Korea, Russia, France, and China have also expressed their interest in supporting the development of nuclear energy in Indonesia./.

World

Thailand rolls out anti-scam sandbox
World

Thailand rolls out anti-scam sandbox

One highlight of the DE fence platform is that it is connected to the databases of telecom operators to obtain the most up-to-date number information. It is also connected to the databases of the Royal Thai Police, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the AOC 1441 Center, and the DES Ministry.

Cambodia sets up genocide crime-related historical sites
World

Cambodia sets up genocide crime-related historical sites

In the decree issued on February 25, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni ordered the establishment of three sites where genocide crimes occurred in the country, namely the former M-13 prison in Kampong Chhnang and Kampong Speu provinces, and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Choeung Ek Genocide Centre in Phnom Penh.

Indonesia plans over 20 energy projects in 2025
World

Indonesia plans over 20 energy projects in 2025

Indonesia remains heavily dependent on coal and is one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters. However, President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to phase out coal-fired power generation within 15 years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Myanmar cracks down on online scam centres
World

Myanmar cracks down on online scam centres

An estimated 220,000 people were estimated to have been tricked into working for romance-investment schemes, crypto fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling in Myanmar and Cambodia in 2023.

Singapore makes efforts to upgrade social housing
World

Singapore makes efforts to upgrade social housing

Singaporean Minister of National Development Desmond Lee said on February 17 that 29,000 flats built in 1997 or earlier have been chosen for the Housing Board’s Home Improvement Programme (HIP) and will get structural improvements and upgrades to bathrooms and entrances, among other things.

Indonesia raises volcano alert to highest level
World

Indonesia raises volcano alert to highest level

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which stands 1,703 meters tall, has erupted multiple times in recent months. In November, a series of eruptions killed nine people, forced thousands to flee, and disrupted international flights to Bali.