Talang Padang is a 12.5 MW oil power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit. Ranked #19 of 23 oil plants in Indonesia. Its 12.5 MW represents 1.42% of Indonesia's 882 MW total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Indonesia is PLTD & PLTG Trisakti at 111 MW, making Talang Padang 8.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PLTU Teluk Sirih (224 MW, Coal), PLTU Ombilin - Sijantang - Sawahlunto (200 MW, Coal), and Singkarak (175 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in West Sumatra, approximately 50 km from Padang.
Indonesia, Asia
- 238. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
- #22,335 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,142 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit operates 11 plants totalling 1,215 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 1,058 MW combined
Source: Indonesia Power Generation
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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