JAKARTA - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) revealed that several countries have expressed interest in developing Nuclear Power Plants (PLTN) in Indonesia.
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Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung said the government was looking for a competitive vendor, taking into account efficiency and electricity produced.
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"We will look at the development of the nuclear power plant, which is more efficient, competitive, and also from the output side," Yuliot told the media in Jakarta, Friday, December 12.
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Yuliot said that several countries that have shown interest include Russia, Canada, and South Korea.
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"So later we will choose from the side of investment, output, and efficiency. So, what we hope is, with the presence of nuclear power plants, the price of HPP (selling price) purchased by PLN can be more competitive," continued Yuliot.
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He added that the development of nuclear power plants in Indonesia will only be carried out after the presidential regulation (perpres) establishing the Nuclear Energy Program Implementation Organization (NEPIO) is completed.
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According to him, currently the regulation has entered the harmonization stage and will be enacted by the relevant ministries/institutions.
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"So this is for the draft Presidential Decree, this has been completed harmonization and also this is in the process of inviting. So hopefully later we will choose a partner in the framework of the construction of the nuclear power plant," said Yuliot.
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Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his commitment to helping Indonesia develop nuclear power plants (PLTN).
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He said this in an official meeting with President Prabowo Subianto in Moscow on Wednesday, December 10.
In addition, Putin said, Russia and Indonesia also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the defense and military sectors. Where, many Indonesian specialists are studying military education in Russia.
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In addition, Putin said, Russia and Indonesia also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of defense and military. Where, many Indonesian specialists are studying military education in Russia.
Finally, in the field of tourism, Putin said it would continue with visa facilitation.
Overall, tourism is one of the important pillars in bilateral relations between Indonesia and Russia.
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