Kaltim Teluk Balikpapan Power Station - 220 MW Coal Power Plant in East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Kaltim Teluk Balikpapan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, near the city of Balikpapan. With a capacity of 220 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within Indonesia's coal-dominated power generation sector, which relies heavily on domestic coal reserves. The plant is operated by PLN, the state-owned electricity utility, and plays a key role in supplying power to the Kalimantan grid. As a coal power plant, Kaltim Teluk Balikpapan operates under Indonesia's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates. The plant uses conventional coal combustion technology, typical for facilities of its size and age in the region. Indonesia's power sector is undergoing a transition toward cleaner energy, but existing coal plants remain critical for baseload power. The plant's location in East Kalimantan places it in a region with significant coal mining activity, providing a steady fuel supply. Its proximity to Balikpapan, an industrial and population center, means it directly supports local economic activities. The facility contributes to grid stability and energy access in the area, though its coal-fired nature involves higher CO2 emissions compared to gas or renewable alternatives.

The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns and greenhouse gas emissions. Its location near Balikpapan, a city with industrial and residential areas, means emissions can affect populated zones. Indonesia's regulatory framework, including emission standards and environmental impact assessments, governs its operation.