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Cikarang Babelan power station280 MW Coal

Coal

The Cikarang Babelan power station is a coal-fired power generation facility situated in Indonesia with a capacity of 280 MW. Commissioned in 2017, this power plant is an essential part of the region’s energy landscape, addressing the growing electricity demands of the local population and industries. Utilizing advanced coal technology, the plant operates efficiently to deliver reliable energy to the grid. Located at coordinates -6.1161, 107.0520, Cikarang Babelan is strategically positioned to serve the bustling industrial area of West Java, which is one of Indonesia's most economically vibrant regions. Operated by PT Cikarang Listrindo, this facility is instrumental in stabilizing the local power supply and promoting economic growth through energy availability. In light of Indonesia's energy policies, which aim to expand electricity access while managing environmental impacts, the Cikarang Babelan power station represents both a solution to immediate energy needs and a challenge in terms of sustainability. As the country continues to pursue a more balanced energy mix, the role of such coal-fired facilities will be critical in the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

Capacity
280 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
PT Cikarang Listrindo
Location
-6.1161°, 107.0520°

Indonesia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 79. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
  • #6,339 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,919 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.26% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

PT Cikarang Listrindo operates 1 plants totalling 280 MW

Regional density

45 plants within 100 km, 23,448 MW combined

Nearest plant: Muara Tawar Power Plant (6.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: -6.116100, 107.052000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.11 Mt
1349 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.96 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2057
31 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
240.5K
cars per year
147.5K
homes per year
50.3M
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
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