On August 18-19, working meetings were held in Jakarta, Indonesia, to discuss the development of the regulatory framework for implementing nuclear energy projects, including Floating Nuclear Power Units (FNPUs), in the Republic. The meetings were attended by Alexey Ferapontov, Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor), representatives of the Rosatom State Corporation, the leadership of the Indonesian Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN), and representatives of the Republic's Ministry of Transport.
The parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation between Russian and Indonesian regulators in the context of Indonesia's plans to develop nuclear energy. Special attention was given to the development of a regulatory framework for the implementation of FNPUs, taking into account the specifics of their placement and operation in the context of Indonesia's island geography, as well as opportunities for exchanging experience between the relevant agencies of the two countries. Rostekhnadzor presented Russian approaches to state regulation of floating nuclear power unit safety, including practical experience in licensing and oversight. Participants also reviewed applicable international requirements and approaches to ensuring the safety of nuclear facilities.
"The transition to direct interaction between relevant state regulators is an important stage in the professional dialogue on the development of nuclear energy in Indonesia. The implementation of any nuclear project requires comprehensive regulatory and institutional preparation based on safety principles and international requirements. Rosatom is ready to continue to provide Russian industry experience and expertise to support this dialogue," noted Anna Belokoneva, Head of Rosatom's Office in Indonesia.
"Russia has unique practical experience in regulating the safety of nuclear power units at all stages of their lifecycle. Direct dialogue between regulatory bodies is especially important when a country is just beginning to develop its own approaches and regulatory framework for nuclear technologies, developing solutions with safety as its absolute priority," noted Alexey Ferapontov.
"Indonesia is consistently developing nuclear energy and creating a reliable and effective regulatory system is a key element of our work. We are interested in deepening cooperation between BAPETEN and Rostekhnadzor, sharing experiences, and studying international regulatory standards," said Zainal Arifin, Acting Chairman of BAPETEN.
