The application of Nuclear Science and Technology in Indonesia consist only of applicationsfor peaceful purposes, mostly in Non-Nuclear Power (NPP) Program. Nuclear Power Plantprogram started around 14 years ago, however, due to negative publicity caused by theChernobyl Nuclear Reactor accident, it was indefinitely postponed. NPP related negativefactors include public concerns over safety of nuclear installations and nuclear waste, lack ofcompetitiveness, high capital investment, high infrastructure requirements, etc. are probablysimilarly shared by other countries worldwide.No sign~ficant resistance to non-NPP applications such as applications in agriculture, animal,nutrition, soil fertility, human nutrition and health, the cure of infectious diseases, radiotherapy,nuclear medicine and a wide range of industrial applications seem to be evident.Most programs appear to progress satisfactory, involving BAT AN as the government unit andprivate sectors. However, more publicity and marketing drives are needed to offer non-NPPservices to the public. In the meantime, there is still opportunity for NPP construction after 2004,when electricity and energy subsidies have been lifted off, which will be discussed in thispaper. Ariono Abdulkadir, MSME, Ph.D., P .E.; Vice Chairman. The Foundation of the Indonesian Institute of Energy Economics (IIEE) Jakarta, Indonesia
