Rosatom participated in Electricity Connect 2026, one of Southeast Asia’s largest energy exhibitions, held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 22-24 September 2026. This year, Rosatom showcased a range of nuclear energy technology solutions at its stand, including large- and small-capacity nuclear power plants as well as floating power units. The Rosatom stand was visited by Darmawan Prasodjo, President Director and Chief Executive Officer of PT PLN, Haendra Subekti, Deputy Chairman for Nuclear Safety Assessment at Indonesia's Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN), as well as other representatives from Indonesian government bodies, partners, and experts from the nuclear industry of Indonesia and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries.
As part of the Exhibition’s business program, Alexander Tsibulya, Project Director at Rosatom, presented the potential applications of nuclear technologies - taking into account Indonesia’s unique geography and the country's growing demand for reliable, low-carbon power generation - during a session titled "Nuclear Power for Archipelagic Energy Systems: Lessons from Deployment". Anna Belokoneva, Head of Rosatom's Office in Indonesia, participated in a panel session titled "Small Reactors, Big Decisions: MMRs, SMRs, and Advanced Reactors for ASEAN".
"We are witnessing a significant rise in interest regarding nuclear energy in Indonesia, and the dialogue has become more substantive. In recent years, our network of contacts - government bodies, energy companies, and the scientific and expert communities - has expanded. We are working intensively with our Indonesian partners, discussing various cooperation formats, and seeing great interest in Russian expertise and technologies. It is important to us to foster a better understanding of the role nuclear energy plays in the long-term development of the country's energy system," stated Alexander Tsibulya.
"For ASEAN nations, nuclear energy is no longer a matter for the distant future, it is a practical tool for long-term energy planning. ASEAN representatives here recognize that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution: each country shapes its own model based on its energy system structure, geography, industrial demand, and national priorities. We are collaborating productively with partners in Indonesia and stand ready to share our expertise with neighboring countries in the region to facilitate a more effective and comprehensive discussion on the future energy mix of ASEAN nations," noted Anna Belokoneva.
Russia and Indonesia share a long history of cooperation in the nuclear
sector. The year 2026 marks a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of
the signing of the intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful
use of nuclear energy. Signed on December 1, 2006, this document laid the
foundation for bilateral relations between Russia and Indonesia in the nuclear
field.
Indonesia’s national energy plans (RUPTL and RUKN) include the commissioning of nuclear power plants starting in 2032. As a global leader in nuclear power plant construction, Rosatom offers Indonesia its state-of-the-art nuclear technologies and is prepared to collaborate with Indonesian partners to help realize these energy plans.
