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Amurang power station60 MW Coal

Coal

Amurang power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN since 2012. Ranked #70 of 94 coal plants in Indonesia. Its 60 MW represents 0.13% of Indonesia's 47,804 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Indonesia is PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, making Amurang 89 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Lahendong IV (80 MW, Geothermal), PLTP Lahendong I & II (40 MW, Geothermal), and Lahendong (Binary Cycle) (20 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in North Sulawesi Province, approximately 1,300 km northeast of Jakarta.

Capacity
60 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
PLN
Location
1.1825°, 124.4806°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 1.182500, 124.480600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
237.0 Kt
289 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.32 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2052
26 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.5K
cars per year
31.6K
homes per year
10.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

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

IndonesiaEnergy Profile

297
Total Plants
108.2 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroGeothermal
Top Fuels

Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.

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