PLTMG Tj. Jabung is an 8 MW gas power plant in Indonesia, operated by PT. Tanjung Jabung Power. It is one of the smaller facilities in the country's energy portfolio. Ranked #67 of 69 gas plants in Indonesia, PLTMG Tj. Jabung's 8 MW accounts for 0.02% 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 this facility 576 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of PLTMG Tj. Jabung. The plant is situated in Jambi Province, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Palembang.
11 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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