Indonesia expects to operate its first nuclear power plant by 2032 as part of efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2060, according to deputy minister of energy and mineral resources Yuliot Tanjung.

Yuliot was quoted in local press reports as saying nuclear power is now seen as a strategic option to ensure national energy security and sustainability.

“Nuclear power plants are no longer considered a last resort, but rather a crucial part of national energy planning,” Yuliot said, adding that the policy aligns with Indonesia’s long-term development plan and the recent national energy policy.