PLTMG Panaran is a 24 MW gas power plant in Indonesia, operated by bright PLN Batam. Ranked #60 of 69 gas plants in Indonesia, it represents 0.05% of the country's total gas capacity of 48,764 MW. The largest gas plant in Indonesia is Paiton Power Station at 4,608 MW, making PLTMG Panaran 192 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pekanbaru Tenayan power station (220 MW, Coal) and PLTD/G Teluk Lembu (21.6 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Riau province, approximately 200 km from the capital city, 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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