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PLTU Tabalong60 MW Coal

Coal

PLTU Tabalong is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PT. Makmur Sejahtera Wisesa since its commissioning. Ranked #70 of 94 coal plants in Indonesia. Its 60 MW represents 0.13% 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 this facility 89 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 South Kalimantan Province, approximately 350 km northeast of Banjarmasin.

Capacity
60 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PT. Makmur Sejahtera Wisesa (owned by PT. Adaro)
Location
-2.5213°, 121.3570°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: -2.521300, 121.357000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
237.0 Kt
289 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.61 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.5K
cars per year
31.6K
homes per year
10.8M
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
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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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