World Power Plants

PLTU Teluk Sirih224 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

The PLTU Teluk Sirih power generation facility ranks as the 93rd largest in Indonesia, with a capacity of 224 MW. This coal-fired plant is significant in a country where natural gas is the dominant fuel source, contributing approximately 0.21% to Indonesia's total capacity of 108,203 MW across 297 plants. As the 44th coal plant in the national ranking of 94, PLTU Teluk Sirih highlights the ongoing reliance on coal for power generation, even as Indonesia seeks to diversify its energy sources. Its capacity aligns closely with the national average, indicating that it plays a standard role within the wider energy landscape. The facility is strategically located near other power generation facilities, including the Singkarak hydro plant, which has a capacity of 175 MW, and PLTU Sumbar - Teluk Sirih Unit 1, which operates at 112 MW. This clustering of various fuel types, including hydro and gas, demonstrates a regional energy context that values a mix of resources to ensure reliability and stability. Indonesia's energy profile is characterized by its transition from coal to more sustainable sources, yet the PLTU Teluk Sirih remains integral to meeting the growing energy demands of a rapidly developing nation. Operated by a local entity since its commissioning, this plant is positioned to adapt to the changing regulatory and market landscapes, which increasingly favor cleaner energy solutions. As Indonesia continues to navigate its energy transition, the PLTU Teluk Sirih will be essential in balancing immediate power needs with longer-term sustainability goals, reinforcing its role as a contributor to both economic growth and environmental stewardship in the region.

Capacity
224 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
PT PLN (Persero)
Location
-1.0767°, 100.3716°

Indonesia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 93. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
  • #7,040 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,061 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.21% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

PT PLN (Persero) operates 1 plants totalling 224 MW

Regional density

7 plants within 100 km, 847 MW combined

Nearest plant: Talang Padang (14.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -1.076661, 100.371587
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
885.0 Kt
1079 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.73 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
192.4K
cars per year
118.0K
homes per year
40.2M
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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