World Power Plants

PLTU Embalut110 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

PLTU Embalut is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Indonesia. The facility operates on coal, contributing to the country's energy generation. It ranks as the 61st largest coal plant in Indonesia. With 110 MW, it represents 0.23% of Indonesia's total coal capacity of 47,804 MW. Indonesia has 94 coal plants with a combined capacity of 47,804 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, this facility is about 1/49th the size. Coal is a major energy source in Indonesia, accounting for approximately 60% of the country's electricity generation. The country has abundant coal reserves, which support its energy needs. The plant is located approximately 1,200 km northeast of Jakarta in East Kalimantan province.

Capacity
110 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)
Location
-0.3715°, 117.0627°

Indonesia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 142. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
  • #9,605 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,335 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.1% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) operates 6 plants totalling 143 MW

Regional density

5 plants within 100 km, 336 MW combined

Nearest plant: PLTGU Tanjung Batu (1.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -0.371532, 117.062746
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
434.6 Kt
530 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.78 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
94.5K
cars per year
57.9K
homes per year
19.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
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
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