Indonesia Plans Two Floating Nuclear Reactors in North Maluku with Russia
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, to build two floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) in North Maluku. These facilities, with a combined capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), aim to start generating electricity within five years, contributing to regional power supply and reducing carbon emissions. The plan has also drawn attention from neighboring Malaysia.
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