PLTGB Tanjung Batu is a 2 MW gas-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN – sewa. Ranked #68 of 69 gas plants in Indonesia, its 2 MW represents 0.004% of Indonesia's total gas capacity of 48,764 MW. The largest gas plant in Indonesia is Paiton Power Station at 4,608 MW, making PLTGB Tanjung Batu 2,304 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PLTU Embalut (110 MW, Coal), PLTGU Tanjung Batu (60 MW, Gas), and PLTU Embalut - Tanjung Batu (50 MW, Coal). The facility is located in East Kalimantan Province, approximately 1,200 km northeast of Jakarta.
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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