Jakarta/Moscow, May 25 (UNI) As the global race for cleaner energy intensifies, Indonesia is turning its gaze towards Russia for helping the country in harnessing nuclear power.
Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Eddy Soeparno, has called Russia’s advancements in nuclear energy a “blueprint worth following” as the archipelago explores sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and modernise its energy sector.
Meeting with Andrey Yatskin, First Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, on the sidelines of the XI Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg, Soeparno praised Russian state energy giant Rosatom’s development of modular nuclear reactors, calling them a game-changer in the renewable sector.
“Russia has made remarkable breakthroughs in nuclear energy. Their success sets a powerful precedent for Indonesia,” Soeparno said, according to Antara News.
He praised Russia’s state nuclear agency, Rosatom, for its successful deployment of modular nuclear plants, and expressed hope for closer cooperation in nuclear technology between the two nations. “Such collaboration will help train and upskill our workforce in handling advanced energy technologies,” he noted.
Beyond energy, the two lawmakers discussed strengthening trade ties and boosting Indonesia’s diplomatic clout through closer alignment with BRICS. “Russia’s proposals align with President-elect Prabowo’s vision to expand Indonesia’s role in global markets and enhance export capacity,” Soeparno noted.
Domestically, Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is considering the development of floating nuclear power plants for remote eastern regions. These floating stations are envisioned as replacements for fossil fuel-based generators, which are still prevalent in underserved parts of the archipelago.
Russia’s leadership in nuclear innovation—particularly in deploying resilient and mobile energy solutions—offers Indonesia a roadmap as it navigates the transition to sustainable, reliable power. The cooperation, if realised, would mark a significant step in Indonesia’s energy diversification and climate goals.
