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“So this is a commitment from Indonesia [to speed up the transition to clean energy]. In addition, we will [have] 5GW more from nuclear power,” Hashim told reporters. Hashim had previously said that the government plans to build two nuclear plants with varying capacities, including a larger facility in western Indonesia capable of producing up to 2GW.
The country currently operates two nuclear reactors, primarily for research purposes. “What needs to be looked for is the safest place [for the plants], one that is earthquake-resistant. Don’t build it in areas where there is a high risk of earthquakes, there could be an accident,” Hashim said on November 12.
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