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ASIA WATCH: Indonesia eyes uninhabited island for 1st nuclear power plant
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Indonesia plans to build its first nuclear power plant on the uninhabited Semesak Island to meet decarbonization goals, targeting operation by 2032 and nuclear energy to contribute up to 12.1% of its energy mix by 2060. The government prefers small modular reactors and has secured international cooperation, but faces local safety concerns due to the country's seismic risks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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Indonesia's move to build nuclear power plants opens a substantial new market for clean energy infrastructure and reactor suppliers, especially around small modular reactors. You should reach out to partners in Jakarta now as government approval accelerates and international collaboration grows.
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