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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.

Capacity
110 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PT. Tanjung Kasam Power Batam (PT. TJK Power)
Location
1.0455°, 104.1330°

Indonesia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 142. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
  • #9,608 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

PT. Tanjung Kasam Power Batam (PT. TJK Power) operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW

Regional density

24 plants within 100 km, 25,954 MW combined

Nearest plant: Pengerang Cogeneration Power Plant (37.1 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 1.045500, 104.133000
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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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