Indonesia Aims at Russian Nuclear and Oil and Gas Investment, Bahlil: Must Have Real Impact

VLADIVOSTOK, GARISBUMI.com – Indonesia opens wider opportunities for Russia to invest in the national energy sector, including oil and gas, renewable energy, smart electricity networks, and nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized that cooperation opportunities should not stop at agreements on paper. Every collaboration must result in investment, technology transfer and real benefits for society.

Bahlil conveyed this commitment when accompanying President Prabowo Subianto to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia.

“Mr President's instructions are very clear. "Energy cooperation with Russia must strengthen national energy security, both through increasing oil and gas productivity, building energy infrastructure, and developing future energy technology," he said. said Bahlil in Vladivostok, Thursday, September 3 2026.

The presence of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources at the forum is part of the government's steps to translate head of state level discussions into concrete sectoral cooperation in the field of energy and mineral resources.

Indonesia-Russia Explore Oil and Gas Cooperation

In the 11th EEF plenary session, President Prabowo placed energy security and the downstreaming of natural resources as an important part of national development oriented towards community welfare.

Prabowo believes that the partnership between Indonesia and Russia needs to be developed beyond trade relations or simply exchanging goods.

Russia has strengths in energy resources, science and advanced engineering technology. Meanwhile, Indonesia has a large domestic market as well as a strategic position as the entrance to the ASEAN region.

These complementary strengths open up opportunities for collaboration in various energy activity chains, especially exploration, production and processing of oil and gas.

“In the energy sector, Indonesia welcomes Russian cooperation which increases the productivity of oil and gas exploration, production and processing,” said Prabowo.

It is hoped that this collaboration can support increased domestic energy production while strengthening national supply resilience.

Open Nuclear Energy Development Opportunities

Apart from the oil and gas sector, the government opens up opportunities for cooperation with Russia in developing future energy technology.

This collaboration includes renewable energy, modernization of the electricity network, smart electricity networks, and the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

“We seek knowledge and investment in renewable energy, smart grids and nuclear power for peaceful purposes, including modular and full-scale technologies with the highest safety standards and international safeguards,” Prabowo said.

The government emphasizes that nuclear energy development must prioritize the highest safety standards and comply with international regulations.

Bahlil asks for concrete and measurable results

Bahlil ensured that the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources would monitor all opportunities for Indonesia-Russia cooperation so that they could be translated into measurable programs and investments.

“This collaboration must not stop at commitment. "The follow-up must be concrete, measurable, provide investment and technology transfer, and provide added value to national industry and benefits to society," he said. he stressed.

According to Bahlil, Indonesia-Russia energy cooperation must be directed at strengthening supply resilience, increasing domestic energy production, encouraging technological mastery, and accelerating the realization of national energy independence. (ed)