Cilacap Sumber Power Station - 1,260 MW Coal Power Plant in Cilacap, Indonesia

Cilacap Sumber power station is a large coal-fired power plant located in Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia. With a capacity of 1,260 MW, it ranks among the country's significant coal power facilities, contributing to the Java-Bali interconnection system. The plant is owned and operated by Sumber Segara Primadaya, a subsidiary of PT Sumber Energi Andalan. The facility uses pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for large-scale coal plants in Indonesia. It operates under Indonesia's national emission standards, which are aligned with the country's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many Indonesian coal plants of this era use subcritical boilers. As a baseload plant, Cilacap Sumber provides reliable electricity to millions of consumers in Java. Its location near the southern coast of Java allows for coal delivery via sea routes. The plant's environmental impact includes CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, typical for coal-fired generation, and it is subject to evolving regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing air pollutants.

The plant is situated in Cilacap, a coastal industrial area in Central Java. The region's air quality can be affected by emissions from coal combustion, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Proximity to populated areas necessitates compliance with national ambient air quality standards. The facility's large capacity implies significant CO2 emissions, contributing to Indonesia's overall carbon footprint. Local environmental concerns include potential impacts on marine ecosystems from coal transport and ash disposal.