PT Thorcon Power Indonesia (TPI) is accelerating its commitment to the development of safe, clean, sustainable nuclear energy and green economic practices in Indonesia through impactful collaborations with national institutions and regulatory bodies. As Indonesia enters a critical phase in its energy transition, Thorcon is aligning its initiatives with Indonesia’s long-term energy roadmap, specifically the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045 and the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2035, which officially incorporate nuclear energy into the national energy mix for the first time.
On May 19–20, 2025, Thorcon and the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN) signed an updated Terms of Reference (ToR) for Phase 3 consultations on Safety, Security, and Safeguards (3S). This action reinforces Thorcon’s commitment to regulatory compliance and excellence in safety standards as it proceeds with licensing for its initial Thorcon 500MW nuclear power plant (NPP), designed for shipyard construction. The signing ceremony occurred in conjunction with a Quality Management System Workshop in Jakarta, attended by key representatives from Thorcon, BAPETEN, technical consultants from Empresarios Agrupados Internacional–Ghesa and Bureau Veritas. The workshop outlined the essential minimum project management requirements necessary for ensuring safe implementation, particularly with regard to maritime technical standards.
Complementing its regulatory initiatives, Thorcon is also enhancing its academic partnerships. On March 22, 2025, Thorcon renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), strengthening the collaboration initiated in 2021. This partnership supports public engagement activities, including the execution of the Phase II Public Acceptance Survey, designed to assess and improve public perception regarding NPP development—a crucial element in fostering transparent and inclusive energy policies. The agreement further emphasizes the role of research and education in preparing the public for nuclear energy adoption.
In a parallel initiative, Thorcon entered another strategic MoU on May 27, 2025, with the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and PT Aimtopindo Nuansa Kimia (ANK) to establish a Liquid Salt Fuel Laboratory. This critical collaboration focuses on research and testing related to molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel—Thorcon’s core technological solution, recognized for its intrinsic safety features and suitability for Indonesia’s specific energy requirements. The partnership aims to advance purification techniques and bolster human resource capacity through joint research and specialized training programs. This initiative lays the foundation for national self-sufficiency in nuclear fuel technology and aligns with Indonesia’s broader scientific and technological objectives.
Collectively, these initiatives represent a significant new chapter in Indonesia’s nuclear energy journey, grounded in transparency, scientific excellence, and institutional cooperation. Thorcon’s integrated approach, combining regulatory preparedness, robust public engagement, and innovation-driven research and development (R&D), positions the company as a pivotal contributor to shaping a sustainable nuclear energy future for Indonesia. If successfully implemented as planned, the Thorcon 500MW NPP project on Bangka Island has the potential to become Indonesia’s first operational nuclear facility, establishing a precedent for secure and visionary energy infrastructure development across the Indonesia’s archipelago.
