Scope of BRIN-Rosatom Collaboration: Supporting Infrastructure to Research
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) assesses that Indonesia needs to accelerate preparations to face future energy challenges. One important effort to maintain long-term energy sovereignty is the development of nuclear technology.
Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Arif Satria stated that currently, his agency is maturing concrete steps to accelerate sustainable energy transition, as planned by the government. This is being done through a strategic visit to Rosatom’s headquarters in Russia on Wednesday (8/4).
During the visit, Arif Satria and his team held intensive discussions with Rosatom’s First Deputy CEO, Kirill Komarov, along with the Board of Directors (BoD). The main focus of the discussions included exploring technical collaboration and the development of Nuclear Power Plant (PLTN) infrastructure in Indonesia.
“Our discussions with Rosatom are not just formal meetings, but efforts to explore real steps to bring stable and clean future energy to all Indonesian people,” said Arif, in a written statement on Thursday (16/4/2026).
As one of the main players in the global nuclear industry, Rosatom is considered to have a solid track record for Indonesia to accelerate its efforts. Arif emphasised that Russia’s long experience in managing nuclear energy is a strategic opportunity that must be utilised through equal partnership schemes.
“We want to strengthen local research and innovation capacity so that our nuclear ecosystem is not only safe and reliable, but also sustainable because it is managed by the nation’s best talents,” said Arif.
He explained that the orientation of cooperation with Rosatom is not limited to procuring physical infrastructure, but to building a comprehensive research ecosystem.
“Our focus is on comprehensive collaboration. So, this is not just about buying technology, but we encourage massive technology transfer,” he said.
It is known that relations between Indonesia and Russia in the nuclear energy sector have actually been established for several decades. This cooperation covers aspects of research, technology development, and education.
Through BRIN, the government is committed to ensuring that every step in nuclear development in the country always prioritises peaceful goals and the highest international safety standards.
Examples of technologies developed by BRIN also include the optimisation of three research reactors already owned by Indonesia, namely the Serpong reactor (RSG-GAS), Bandung (TRIGA), and Yogyakarta (Kartini). These reactors are used for research activities, human resource training, and the production of radioisotopes used in health and industry.