Indonesia explores nuclear power technology, renewable energy expansion
Indonesia is in talks with the US and Russia to acquire nuclear power technology, targeting the operation of nuclear power plants by 2036, as reported by Reuters. Vivi Yulaswati, deputy minister at the Ministry of National Development Planning, revealed that the country is evaluating both small modular reactors and conventional nuclear technology to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, Indonesia’s seismic activity poses significant challenges for adopting nuclear energy. Approval from the president and international…