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PLTU Suparma27 MW Coal

Coal

PLTU Suparma is a 27 MW coal power plant in Indonesia, operated by PT. Suparma since its commissioning. Ranked #82 of 94 coal plants in Indonesia. Its 27 MW represents 0.06% of Indonesia's 47,804 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Indonesia is PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, making PLTU Suparma 197.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PLTU Kaur (200 MW, Coal), Larona (165 MW, Hydro), and Balambano (130 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Central Sulawesi, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city, Palu.

Capacity
27 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PT. Suparma (pulp industry)
Location
-2.5213°, 121.3570°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: -2.521300, 121.357000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
106.7 Kt
130 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.17 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
23.2K
cars per year
14.2K
homes per year
4.8M
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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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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PLTU Suparma – 27 MW Coal Power Plant in Indonesia