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        "id": 1820869,
        "msgid": "indonesia-could-have-nuclear-power-in-just-three-years-heres-the-evidence-1782285610",
        "date": "2026-06-24 12:40:00",
        "title": "Indonesia Could Have Nuclear Power in Just Three Years, Here's the Evidence",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "A nuclear stakeholder consultant claims Indonesia could deploy nuclear power within three years using small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The rapid construction timeline of projects like Canada's BWRX-300 demonstrates the potential for SMRs to bolster energy security across Indonesia's archipelago. International cooperation and existing supply chains could further accelerate adoption.",
        "content": "<p>The development of nuclear energy in Indonesia is considered to be\nachievable much faster than previously imagined, driven by the emergence\nof small reactor technology such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) being\ndeveloped globally. Nuclear Stakeholder Engagement Consultant Kelle\nBarfield cited the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station project in\nCanada, which uses BWRX-300 technology and is currently under\nconstruction. \u201cThey are targeting operation within about three years,\u201d\nshe said during a discussion titled Powering the Future: American\nLeadership in Clean Nuclear Energy, quoted on Wednesday (24\/6\/2026).\nBarfield noted that this achievement demonstrates that building\nsmall-scale nuclear reactors can be far quicker than constructing large\nplants with capacities of 1,000-1,500 megawatts (MW). \u201cIt is much faster\nthan building a large reactor,\u201d she added. In the context of Indonesia,\nan archipelago of thousands of islands, Barfield believes SMRs could be\na vital solution for strengthening national energy resilience. The\ncompact nature of the technology allows it to be placed in remote areas\nor locations with high electricity demand, such as industrial zones or\nmining sites. \u201cThis helps because electricity must not only be produced\nbut also transmitted to the areas that need it,\u201d she explained,\nhighlighting the challenges of the electrical system in an archipelagic\nnation like Indonesia. She also touched on the importance of\ninternational cooperation, including within a reciprocal trade framework\nwith the United States. Such cooperation could accelerate the process\nbecause the reactor designs used have already undergone licensing in\ntheir country of origin, thereby reducing technical barriers in the\nearly stages. Furthermore, Barfield stressed that the nuclear industry\nsupply chain is far broader than just reactor design. Connections with\nvendors, technology, and safety standards open significant opportunities\nfor Indonesia to speed up the adoption of nuclear technology. Regarding\ninvestment opportunities, she suggested that the involvement of\ncompanies like ThorCon could serve as an initial model, which might then\nbe replicated by other US nuclear industry players. \u201cIf one partnership\nsucceeds, it can be replicated by other companies,\u201d she said. On human\nresource capacity, Barfield underscored the importance of education and\ntraining. Student exchange programmes and technical training are already\nunderway through various university collaborations, including with Texas\nA&amp;M University, which actively sends students and engages in\ncross-border research partnerships. She also mentioned that technical\nsupport from the United States is available through the FIRST programme,\nor Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of SMR Technology,\nwhich assists with technology selection, site selection, and basic\ninfrastructure development. With ongoing projects serving as examples\nand growing international support, the opportunity for Indonesia to\ndevelop small-scale nuclear power plants is increasingly open, with the\npotential for relatively rapid implementation within just a few\nyears.<\/p>",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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