Product Code: ETC209500 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
Indonesia has abundant sources of thorium in its soil. It is estimated that the country has a total reserves of around 21,000 tons, making it one of the largest holders of thorium reserves globally. However, very little is being done to explore and develop these resources as there are no active projects related to thorium in the country at present. Nevertheless, Indonesia growing need for energy could drive interest in developing its large deposits of thorium.
There have been some recent developments in Indonesia regarding thorium exploration activities. In 2018, an Australian company called Thor Mining announced plans to begin exploratory works on a 4 km2 area near Yogyakarta Province with potential deposits of up to 1 million tonnes of uranium and 6800 tonnes or 5% rare earth elements (REE). This project was put on hold due to financial difficulties but could be revisited if investor confidence returns. Moreover, the Indonesia government also recently proposed revoking existing laws which prevent companies from mining non-energy minerals such as uranium and REEs ? this could potentially open up new opportunities for investments into exploring and exploiting Indonesia vast reserves of thorium if implemented successfully.
The main drivers behind increased interest towards investing in establishing a viable nuclear industry based on Thorium fuel cycle technology would include security benefits associated with diversifying energy production away from fossil fuels; economic development prospects arising out research & development activities leading towards commercial application; environmental sustainability goals through reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared with other forms traditional power generation techniques; technological advancement opportunities arising through utilizing next-generation technologies such as molten salt reactors; high job creation potential during construction stages followed by permanent employment positions once operational etc.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts across all sectors including those related to Nuclear Power Generation & Thorium Fuel Cycle Technology Development initiatives concerns in Indonesia - Supply Chain disruptions causing delivery delays & cost escalations alongwith shutdown measures reducing labour availability have posed serious challenges hampering progress within this sector significantly over 2025 - 2025 period thus far.
Some key challenges hindering investments into exploring & developing Indonesias Thoruim deposit potential includes lackof clarity concerning legal status pertainingto mineral rights ; strong competitiion from rival nations who already possess relatively mature nuclear industries ; absenceof political will amongst ruling govt officials involvedin decision making processes ; limited information.
PT Petrokimia Gresik, PT Krakatau Steel, Pertamina Geothermal Energy, Chevron Indonesia, Medco Energi Internasional Tbk, Indoneson Resources Corporation (IRC), Inalum (Indonesia Asahan Aluminium), and PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara).
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Indonesia Thorium Market Overview |
3.1 Indonesia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Indonesia Thorium Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Indonesia Thorium Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Industry Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Indonesia Thorium Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Indonesia Thorium Market Trends |
6 Indonesia Thorium Market, By Types |
6.1 Indonesia Thorium Market, By By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder Form, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Granular Form, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Indonesia Thorium Market, By By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Nuclear Reactors, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Refractory Material Manufacturing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronic Equipment Coating, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Heat Resistant Ceramics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Toothpaste Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Welding, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Indonesia Thorium Market, By By Industry Vertical |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemical, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Energy & Power, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Aviation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Indonesia Thorium Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Indonesia Thorium Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Indonesia Thorium Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Indonesia Thorium Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Indonesia Thorium Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Indonesia Thorium Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Industry Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Indonesia Thorium Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Indonesia Thorium Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Indonesia Thorium Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |