Merak power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PT Merak Energi since its commissioning in 2014. The facility contributes to the country's coal power generation capacity. It is the 58th largest coal plant in Indonesia. With 120 MW, it represents 0.25% of Indonesia's total coal capacity of 47,804 MW. Indonesia has 94 coal plants with a combined capacity of 47,804 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, this facility is approximately 1/45th the size. Coal is a significant energy source in Indonesia, accounting for a large portion of the country's electricity generation. The Merak power station supports the national energy strategy by utilizing local coal resources. It is situated approximately 120 km west of Jakarta in Banten Province.
12 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- 135. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
12 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
PT Merak Energi operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
32 plants within 100 km, 23,848 MW combined
Source: GCPT
Location
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
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