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PLTG Belawan TTF is a 105 MW gas-fired power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PLN / KITSUMBAGUT. The plant generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Indonesia's overall energy supply. This facility ranks as the 50th largest gas plant in Indonesia. With a capacity of 105 MW, it accounts for 0.22% of the country's total gas capacity of 48,764 MW. Indonesia has 69 gas plants with a combined capacity of 48,764 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Indonesia, the Paiton Power Station at 4,608 MW, PLTG Belawan TTF is approximately one-twentieth the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Indonesia's energy landscape, providing a cleaner alternative to coal. The country is working to increase the share of gas in its energy mix to reduce emissions. The plant is located approximately 20 km from Medan in North Sumatra province.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PLN / KITSUMBAGUT
Location
3.5833°, 98.6667°

Indonesia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 145. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
  • #9,794 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,229 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.1% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

PLN / KITSUMBAGUT operates 3 plants totalling 1,182 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 2,733 MW combined

Nearest plant: Medan Steel Mill Power Plant (9.4 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 3.583300, 98.666700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
202.8 Kt
414 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.23 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
44.1K
cars per year
27.0K
homes per year
9.2M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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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