Indonesia Eyes 10 GW Nuclear by 2040, First Contracts in 5 Years: Prabowo Aide

Indonesia's nuclear energy push, aiming for 10 GW by 2040, revealed by President Prabowo Subianto’s energy envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo, is part of a broader 103 GW expansion.
Indonesia's nuclear energy push, aiming for 10 GW by 2040, revealed by President Prabowo Subianto’s energy envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo, is part of a broader 103 GW expansion. (Photo by EVA HAMBACH / AFP)

Indonesia is preparing to launch its first nuclear energy program. This landmark shift could redefine Southeast Asia’s clean energy trajectory or expose the country to new geopolitical and environmental risks.

The plan, unveiled by President Prabowo Subianto’s energy envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo, includes a target of 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear capacity by 2040, part of a broader strategy to add 103 GW of new power infrastructure in just 15 years.

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