Jakarta, INTI - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is exploring opportunities for research collaboration with PT Hidro Dinamika Internasional (PT HDI) in the development of hydrogen energy technology by exploring the use of the TRIGA 2000 Reactor facility in the Tamansari Science Park, Bandung. This exploration is the first step to identify potential research and technology development collaborations that support clean energy innovation in Indonesia.
Abdul Rahim Iso Suwarso, Head of the TRIGA 2000 Reactor Facility Team, Directorate of Nuclear Energy Facilities Management, BRIN, explained that the TRIGA 2000 Reactor is a research infrastructure used for research, scientific development, radioisotope production, materials analysis, education, and nuclear technology development.
"This facility is a strategic asset in supporting research collaboration between the government, universities, and the industrial sector to produce science and technology-based innovations," said Abdul on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Director of PT HDI, Rudiyana Supriadi, explained the various hydrogen technologies the company is developing, including hydrogen production technology, silica-based energy storage, plasmalysis, and hydrogen utilization in the industrial, transportation, and power generation sectors.
Stable Clean Energy, Alternative to Fossil Fuel Energy
According to Rudiyana, developments in global energy technology are moving towards the use of more sustainable, low-emission energy sources. Various countries have developed new-generation nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and portable nuclear reactors, which are designed to be more flexible and have the potential to support clean hydrogen production and the energy needs of the industrial sector.
He added that Indonesia has the opportunity to develop these technologies through collaboration between industry, government, and research institutions. In this context, nuclear technology is considered a potential alternative source of stable energy to support hydrogen production.
On the other hand, national energy needs are expected to continue to increase, while dependence on fossil fuels faces various challenges. Under these conditions, hydrogen is seen as a promising energy source for the future because it can be produced from various energy sources and utilized in the industrial, transportation, and power generation sectors.
"We urgently need assistance and research collaboration with BRIN, an institution that possesses the competence, research infrastructure, and authority to test and develop nuclear technology. This synergy is expected to accelerate the development of national innovations ready for implementation by industry," said Rudiyana.
Conclusion
BRIN is exploring research collaboration with PT Hidro Dinamika Internasional (HDI) to develop hydrogen energy technology through the use of the TRIGA 2000 Reactor facility. This collaboration aims to support research, technology testing, scientific validation, and the development of clean energy innovations in Indonesia. New-generation nuclear technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) have the potential to support clean hydrogen production and become an alternative stable energy provider.
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