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PLTU Sulawesi Selatan - Barru/FTP1100 MW Coal

Coal

PLTU Sulawesi Selatan - Barru/FTP1 is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN-South&South East Sulawesi Regional Unit. Ranked #63 of 94 coal plants in Indonesia, this plant'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 Sulawesi Selatan 53.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PLTGU Sengkang (180 MW, Gas), PLTU Barru (100 MW, Coal), and Suppa - Pare pare (60 MW, Oil). The facility is located in South Sulawesi Province, approximately 150 km northeast of Makassar.

Capacity
100 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PLN-South&South East Sulawesi Regional Unit
Location
-4.2931°, 119.6326°

Indonesia, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: -4.293100, 119.632600
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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
Top Fuels
Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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