PLTU Tanjung Kasam is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PT. Tanjung Kasam Power Batam (PT. TJK Power). It utilizes coal as its primary fuel source for electricity generation. The plant ranks as the 61st largest coal facility in Indonesia. With a capacity of 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 in Indonesia, PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, PLTU Tanjung Kasam is about 2.1% the size. Coal remains a significant part of Indonesia's energy mix, providing about 44% of the country's electricity generation. The Tanjung Kasam plant contributes to the country's energy security while utilizing locally sourced coal. It is located on Batam Island, approximately 20 km from Singapore.
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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