Cikarang Babelan Power Station: 280 MW Coal Power Plant in West Java, Indonesia

Cikarang Babelan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in the Cikarang industrial area of West Java, Indonesia. With a capacity of 280 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within Indonesia's coal-dominated power generation sector, which relies heavily on domestic coal resources. The plant operates under Indonesia's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates. As a coal-fired plant, it uses subcritical technology typical of many Indonesian coal plants. The facility is owned and operated by PT Cikarang Listrindo, a private power producer serving industrial customers. This power station plays a key role in supporting the energy needs of the Cikarang industrial zone, one of Indonesia's largest manufacturing hubs. Its location in a densely populated and industrialized area underscores the importance of balancing power generation with environmental and community health considerations.

The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns in the densely populated Cikarang region. Proximity to industrial and residential areas increases potential exposure to pollutants. Indonesia's reliance on coal for power generation poses challenges for meeting climate goals, though the plant's capacity is modest compared to larger facilities.