Jakarta. Russia has signaled its readiness to support Indonesia’s energy security through deeper cooperation in oil, gas, and nuclear power, as global geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy markets.

Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Gennadievich Tolchenov said no country can ensure energy security on its own in today’s interconnected world during a discussion at the Jakarta Globe Insight forum in Senayan, Jakarta on Tuesday.

“In the current global environment, it is not possible for any country to ensure its energy or food security independently. In many cases, this is the result of cooperation with foreign partners,” Tolchenov said.

He added that Russia is prepared to contribute to Indonesia’s energy needs, pointing to ongoing discussions following President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Moscow.

“It has been announced that we are moving toward practical outcomes. This means that oil and gas from Russia will enter the Indonesian market and contribute to your country’s energy security,” he said.

Beyond fossil fuels, Russia also promoted nuclear energy as a long-term solution to stabilize costs and reduce dependence on volatile global oil prices.

Tolchenov said Russian state nuclear company Rosatom is ready to introduce small modular reactor (SMR) technology, including floating nuclear power plants suited to Indonesia’s archipelagic geography.

“They can ensure stable energy prices for up to 20 years, as they are not dependent on fossil fuel fluctuations,” he said, noting that such technologies are already in operation in Russia and under development in several countries.

Belarus Ambassador Raman Ramanouski echoed the benefits of nuclear energy, citing his country’s experience in building its first nuclear power plant with Russian support.

“Nuclear energy allows diversification of energy sources, reduces costs, and ensures long-term price predictability,” Ramanouski said. “It also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

However, he acknowledged that adopting nuclear power requires careful consideration, given historical concerns such as the Chernobyl disaster, while emphasizing that Belarus has since built expertise in managing nuclear technology safely.

As Indonesia aims to commission its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as part of a broader push to diversify its energy mix and strengthen long-term energy security, the country has drawn interest from several global partners, including Russia, China, South Korea, and the United States. Russia, through Rosatom, has been among the most active, with past agreements and renewed proposals, while China’s National Nuclear Corporation and US-based NuScale Power are among developers that have expressed interest in Indonesia’s first nuclear power projects. The plan is part of the Electricity Supply Work Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2034, which targets an additional 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of generation capacity over the next decade, including from renewable and low-emission sources.