PLTG Cilacap is a 55 MW gas-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN – Indonesia Power. Ranked #56 of 69 gas plants in Indonesia. Its 55 MW represents 0.11% of Indonesia's 48,764 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Indonesia is Paiton Power Station at 4,608 MW, making PLTG Cilacap 83.7 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Cilacap Power Plant (2,260 MW, Gas), PLTU Cilacap (2,121 MW, Coal), and Cilacap Sumber power station (1,260 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Central Java, approximately 200 km from Semarang.
16 years old
Indonesia, Asia
Location
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
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