PLTU Barru is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by Indonesia Power since its commissioning. Ranked #63 of 94 coal plants in Indonesia, PLTU Barru's 100 MW represents 0.21% of Indonesia's total coal capacity of 47,804 MW. The largest coal plant in Indonesia is PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, making PLTU Barru 53.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PLTGU Sengkang (180 MW, Gas), PLTU Sulawesi Selatan - Barru/FTP1 (100 MW, Coal), and Suppa - Pare pare (60 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Barru Regency, approximately 150 km north of Makassar.
11 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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