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PLTG Pesanggaran122 MW Gas

Gas

PLTG Pesanggaran is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Bali, Indonesia, operated by PT. Indonesia Power. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Indonesia's overall energy production. It is the 48th largest gas plant in Indonesia. With 122 MW, it represents 0.25% of Indonesia's total gas capacity of 48,764 MW. Indonesia has 69 gas plants with a combined capacity of 48,764 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Paiton Power Station at 4,608 MW, this facility is approximately 1/38th the size. Natural gas plays a growing role in Indonesia's energy mix, accounting for about 18% of the country's electricity generation. The use of gas helps Indonesia diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on coal. The plant is situated approximately 25 km from Denpasar, the capital of Bali.

Capacity
122 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PT. Indonesia Power
Location
-8.7157°, 115.2140°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: -8.715700, 115.214000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
235.7 Kt
481 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.59 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.2K
cars per year
31.4K
homes per year
10.7M
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
Top Fuels

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