Indonesia Goes Nuclear: The $24 Billion Uranium Opportunity
Indonesia's Nuclear Ambition: Tapping 24,000 Tons of Uranium for Clean Energy Sovereignty
Jakarta, June 2025
In a strategic shift toward cleaner energy and technological self-reliance, Indonesia is setting its sights on building nuclear power plants, backed by 24,000 tons of uranium and 1,500 tons of thorium found across Kalimantan, Papua, and Sulawesi.This isn’t just a technological pivot—it’s an energy revolution.
Why Nuclear, Why Now?
As the world scrambles to meet net-zero goals, Indonesia recognizes that intermittent renewables like solar and wind can’t do it alone. Nuclear energy offers a stable, zero-emission base-load power solution. According to the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia’s uranium reserves have the potential to power multiple reactors, placing the country firmly on the global nuclear map.
> “We are preparing the human resources, regulations, and ecosystem. The uranium is there. The technology is catching up,” – Evvy Kartini, Indonesia’s Nuclear Pioneer.
Strategic Resource: Uranium & Thorium Reserves
Indonesia’s nuclear fuel wealth is far from theoretical:
Resource Estimated Reserves Location
Uranium 24,000 tons Kalimantan, Papua, Sulawesi
Thorium 1,500 tons Same regions
This positions Indonesia as one of the few Southeast Asian countries with viable nuclear materials for long-term energy independence. From Innovation to Implementation: What’s Next?
The roadmap includes:
Human capital development in nuclear physics and reactor safety.
Legal frameworks and nuclear safety regulations by 2026.
Feasibility studies and international cooperation (likely with China, Russia, and France).
Targeting first nuclear plant operation by 2032–2035.
Business & Investment Implications
For stakeholders like Kaliandra Multiguna Group, this shift represents a multi-sector opportunity:
Mining: Exploration and extraction of uranium/thorium.
Consulting & Energy Strategy: Advising on ESG-compliant infrastructure and supply chains.
Agriculture & Industry: Stable nuclear power supports green industrial zones and agro-processing.
Technology Transfer: Licensing, reactor component manufacturing, and AI-driven plant monitoring.
Risks & Regulations: What to Watch
Public perception and anti-nuclear sentiment.
Geopolitical dependencies on foreign technology providers.
Long-term nuclear waste management.
What It Means for Indonesia’s Future
If successfully implemented, nuclear power could:
✅ Cut carbon emissions by up to 40% in the energy sector
✅ Reduce fossil fuel dependency
✅ Stabilize electricity prices for decades
✅ Boost industrial output and energy security
Final Word from Kaliandra Multiguna Group
Indonesia is no longer just a commodity exporter—it’s building the infrastructure of energy sovereignty. Nuclear energy is not a gamble; it’s a strategic necessity.
At Kaliandra Multiguna Group, we’re ready to align our mining, consulting, and infrastructure expertise to support Indonesia’s transition from coal to kilowatts of clean, atomic power.
Let’s shape the future. Together.