The Strategies of Indonesia to Operate the First NPP by 2030

Abstract

Based on the RUEN Law 2017 for the Master Plan for National Energy 2050, the need for future electricity will be
provided by new and renewable energy (NRE) which is clean and competitive. To support the previous mentioned matter,
Indonesia has deeply investigated on nuclear power plants (NPPs) as part of national energy mixed by affording two nuclear power
plant (NPP) candidate sites, such as, Ujung Watu Jepara, Central of Java and Bangka island. There are mainly important reasons
up to now, why the first NPP has not yet been constructed in the country. This paper suggests new strategies to support the vision
of the first NPP operation in Indonesia by 2030. The strategies consider not only the bureaucracy simplification to speed up the
inter-ministerial coordination on developing the new government rules, but also the enhancement of public acceptance from the
2016 national survey of 77.58%. For this matter, the coordinating ministry of maritime and investment should lead to monitor all
activities related to the previously mentioned vision In addition, the new strategies of NPP promotion to develop and strengthen
the political will of Indonesia government for the first NPP operation are also explained. The all new strategies can be achieved
from the survey results on the application of nuclear science and technology (NST) from 2010-2016. Finally, a strategy to
maximize the local participation in NPP construction more than to 50% can be achieved by providing regular forum group
discussions (FGD) among all national stakeholders. A strategy to speed up the licensing process for the first NPP operation can
be gained through involving the Indonesia government or state-owned enterprises in designing, construction, commissioning and
operation of the first NPP in the country. From the overall comprehensive assessment results, it is believed that Indonesia has the
ability to operate the first NPP by 2030.