Merak power station - Coal Power Plant in Merak, Indonesia

Merak power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Merak, Banten, Indonesia. With a capacity of 120 MW, it is a medium-scale plant within the Indonesian power sector, contributing to the Java-Bali interconnection system. The plant is owned and operated by PT Merak Energi and has been in operational status. The facility operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice in Indonesia due to abundant domestic coal reserves. The plant likely employs subcritical technology, typical for its age and scale. Indonesia's power generation sector is regulated under national emission standards, and coal plants are subject to environmental impact assessments and compliance with air quality regulations. The plant plays a role in meeting the electricity demand of the industrial region of Banten and surrounding areas. Its location near the coast facilitates fuel transport. As part of the Java-Bali grid, it supports the reliability of one of Indonesia's most populous regions.

Coal-fired power generation contributes to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. The plant's proximity to populated areas and the Java Sea may raise concerns about local air quality and marine impacts. Indonesia's regulatory framework includes emission limits for coal plants, and older subcritical units typically have higher emission intensities. The plant's capacity of 120 MW places it in a moderate scale band, with environmental footprint proportional to its output.