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PLTGU Muara Tawar Block 1 &2920 MW Gas

Gas

PLTGU Muara Tawar Block 1 &2 is a gas power plant located in Indonesia. It has an installed capacity of 920 MW generated from gas energy. It is operated by PT. PJB.

Capacity
920 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
PT. PJB
Location
-6.0867°, 106.9987°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: -6.086700, 106.998700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.78 Mt
3627 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
46.20 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
386.3K
cars per year
236.9K
homes per year
80.8M
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
Top Fuels

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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