Indonesia and nuclear technology

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Published 31 March 2023 2:30pm
By Nurhadi Sucahyo
Presented by SBS Indonesian
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Although it does not have a definite plan to utilize nuclear technology in the field of electric energy, but in fact Indonesia has already utilized nuclear technology in various fields, such as medicine and industry


With that long experience, Indonesia actually has enough capability to utilize nuclear technology, on a wider scale. However, for utilization in power generation, it may take greater political commitment.

Dr Nanang Triagung Edi Hermawan, Madya Radiation Supervisory Officer, Directorate of Radiation Facilities Supervision and Radioactive Substances, Nuclear Power Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN), outlined how Indonesia utilizes nuclear.

Dr Nanang Triagung Edi Hermawan, Radiation Medium Supervisory Officer, Directorate for Supervision of Radiation Facilities and Radioactive Substances,
Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN),
Dr Nanang Triagung Edi Hermawan, Pejabat Pengawas Radiasi Madya, Direktorat Pengaturan Pengawasan Fasilitas Radiasi dan Zat Radioaktif, Badan Pengawas Tenaga Nuklir (BAPETEN),

As an agency that oversees the use of nuclear in the country, BAPETEN understands in detail, the potential of nuclear for Indonesia, and how true Indonesia competence in this regard.


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