Jakarta, Oct. 28 -- Indonesia is considering developing nuclear power plants as part of its energy transition strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.

Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot announced the plan at the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) Executive Meeting and Bapeten Award 2025 on October 27, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.

He said that after extensive studies, nuclear power is now viewed as a strategic option to strengthen national energy security while reducing carbon emissions.

"Nuclear power is one of the strategic options in the national energy transition roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2060. It is no longer considered a last resort but an integral part of national e...