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Lampung Sebalang power station200 MW Coal

Coal

The Lampung Sebalang power station stands as a crucial player in Indonesia's energy sector, holding the 101st position among the country's 297 plants, which collectively provide a total capacity of 108,203 MW. With its 200 MW capacity, this coal-fired facility is the 49th largest coal plant in Indonesia, contributing 0.18% to the national power generation capacity. Commissioned in 2015 and operated by PT PLN Persero, the plant utilizes traditional coal combustion technology, which remains a significant part of Indonesia's energy landscape despite the global shift towards cleaner alternatives. Located within a coal-centric energy corridor, Lampung Sebalang is strategically surrounded by several other coal plants, including the PLTU Sebalang, PLTU Tarahan #1 and #2, and PLTU Tarahan 3 & 4, each contributing 200 MW. This clustering of coal facilities within a short radius emphasizes the reliance on fossil fuels in this region, which is particularly important for local energy security. The dominance of gas as Indonesia's primary fuel underscores the need for a balance between coal and gas facilities, with Lampung Sebalang playing a vital role in stabilizing the local grid. As the country navigates its energy future, the plant’s operational efficiency and reliability will be increasingly significant in meeting the growing energy demands of its population. The Lampung Sebalang power station not only reflects Indonesia's energy profile but also illustrates the challenges and opportunities presented by the ongoing transition to more sustainable energy sources, positioning itself as a key contributor in the evolving energy landscape.

Capacity
200 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PT PLN Persero
Location
-5.5859°, 105.3872°

Indonesia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 101. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
  • #7,393 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,107 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.18% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

PT PLN Persero operates 5 plants totalling 1,870 MW

Regional density

16 plants within 100 km, 12,199 MW combined

Nearest plant: PLTU Tarahan # 1 2 (8.6 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: -5.585900, 105.387200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
790.2 Kt
964 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.69 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
171.8K
cars per year
105.4K
homes per year
35.9M
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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