Batu Hijau power station is a 124 MW coal-fired power plant located in Indonesia. Operated by Pt Newmont Nusa Tenggara, it has been in operation since 1999. Batu Hijau ranks as the 57th largest coal plant in Indonesia, which has a total of 94 coal plants with a combined capacity of 47,804 MW. This facility represents about 0.26% of Indonesia's total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in the country, PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8, has a capacity of 5,355 MW, making Batu Hijau roughly one-twenty-first the size. Coal is a significant component of Indonesia's energy mix, contributing to approximately 44% of the country's electricity generation. The diverse geography of Indonesia, with abundant coal reserves, supports the development of coal-fired power plants. Batu Hijau is situated on Sumbawa Island, approximately 1,200 km east of the capital, Jakarta.
27 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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