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PLTG Krakatau Posco Energy200 MW Gas

Gas

PLTG Krakatau Posco Energy is a gas power plant located in Indonesia. It has an installed capacity of 200 MW generated from gas energy. It is operated by PT. Krakatau Posco Energy (JV: Korea Posco Energy (70%) + PT. Krakatau Daya Listrik (30%)).

Capacity
200 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
PT. Krakatau Posco Energy (JV : Korea Posco Energy (70%) + PT. Krakatau Daya Listrik (30%))
Location
-6.0048°, 105.9961°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: -6.004800, 105.996100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
386.3 Kt
788 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.86 Mt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
84.0K
cars per year
51.5K
homes per year
17.6M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Indonesia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

IndonesiaEnergy Profile

297
Total Stations
108.2 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroGeothermal
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.

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