Tenau Kupang Diesel Power Plant | Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Tenau Kupang is a diesel power plant located in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. With a capacity of 34.73 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Indonesian power generation sector, serving the eastern region of the archipelago. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants in remote areas. Indonesia's power generation sector is regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, with emission standards aligned to national environmental regulations. Diesel plants like Tenau Kupang typically use internal combustion engines, which have higher CO2 and particulate emissions compared to natural gas or renewable sources. As part of PLN's network, Tenau Kupang plays a crucial role in providing electricity to Kupang and surrounding areas, supporting local communities and economic activities. Its operation contributes to grid stability in a region where renewable energy integration is growing but still limited.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its location in Kupang, a coastal city, may affect local air quality, though dispersion over open water can mitigate some impacts. The facility operates under Indonesia's national emission standards, which are less stringent than those in the EU or US, but ongoing regulatory updates aim to reduce pollution from diesel plants.