Gunung Malang is a 25.54 MW oil power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN-East Kalimantan Regional Unit. Ranked #16 of 23 oil plants in Indonesia, this plant represents 2.89% of the country's total oil capacity of 882 MW. The largest oil plant in Indonesia is PLTD & PLTG Trisakti at 111 MW, making Gunung Malang 4.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Palabuhanratu Power Plant (1,050 MW, Gas), PLTU Jabar Selatan - Pelabuhan Ratu (1,050 MW, Coal), and Gunung Salak (375 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in East Kalimantan, approximately 120 km from the nearest major city, Balikpapan.
Indonesia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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