Archive for October 14th, 2009
Indonesian Importers So Largest Energy in 2020
Indonesia is predicted to become one of the nation’s largest energy importer in 2020, when the national energy system in general still rely on conventional energy sources.
“Power system is still dependent on the use of coal, oil and gas as an energy source,” said Head National Nuclear Energy Agency (Batan) after opening a seminar Hastowo Jewish Readiness science and technology infrastructure to support the implementation of nuclear energy systems in Indonesia Solo, Central Java.
The seminar was opened Provost (PR) I University Eleven March Surakarta (UNS), Prof. Dr. MS Ravik Karsidi.
Hastowo said to meet energy needs, Indonesia imports fuel oil (BBM), 350 thousand barrels per day, and subsidies incurred to purchase fuel tetsebut reached Rp70 trillion.
“This condition will be heavier if not looked for other alternatives to meet energy needs,” he said.
In planning the construction of nuclear power generation, Batan has also recommended three places namely Weak Edge Abang, Ujung Watu and end all of whom entered the area of Muria in Jepara regency, Central Java.
To select the location of nuclear power plants has been studied rigorously, including the aspects of safety and comfort of residents. For that expected by society not to feel worried about leakage accident occurred.
“Japan as one of the earthquake-prone countries, 55 nuclear power plants, because it is a choice that can not be avoided, and in Indonesia also would like in Japan. For that from now on must continue to prepare ourselves better people and scientists who will handle this problem , “he said.
