Former British Prime Minister Eddy Soparno discussed the potential of Ri Renewable Energy

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the MPR of the Pan Faction Eddy Soparno with the president’s special envoy for energy and climate Hashim Djojohadicumo today met former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Jakarta. Eddy said this meeting discussed the potential of renewable energy in Indonesia and what technology can be applied to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Indonesia. “I and Pak Hashim met Tony Blair for dialogue, and discussed matters regarding contemporary issues, first energy transition, the latest technology in renewable energy, including discussing artificial intelligence (AI),” Eddy said in his statement Tuesday (4/22/2025). Browse to continue with the content “The discussion contains the latest energy transitions and technology in renewable energy,” Eddy added. During the meeting, Eddy and Hashim also explained the Indonesian new and renewable Energy Development Plan (EBT) for the next 15 years. In terms of one of the important points associated with the discourse of the construction of the nuclear power plant (PLTN). “From the results of the review performed so far, there are two places that are indeed a preferred place for the construction of nuclear plants, namely one in Western Calimantan, one in Bangka Belitung,” Eddy explained. Eddy said PLTN technology is currently developed in the UK, which has a relatively small 300-500 megawatt (MW) strength. According to him, this technology is suitable for being applied in islands such as Indonesia. “In the UK, technology has been developed where a modular nuclear power plant can now be built, which is relatively small, 300-500 MW,” he continued. Eddy, who is also a doctor of political science, added that this meeting also discussed the issue of climate change and potential Indonesian participation in the COP30 climate change summit at the end of 2025. “Because Mr. Hashim came in the capacity as a special president on climate change management.