Overview
PLTG Duri ex PLTG Sunyaragi Cent Java is a 20 MW gas-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN. It supports the local grid with natural gas generation.
PLTG Duri ex PLTG Sunyaragi Cent Java is a gas-fired power plant located in Central Java, Indonesia, with an installed capacity of 20 MW. The plant is owned and operated by PLN, the state-owned electricity utility, and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, it contributes to Indonesia's energy mix, which increasingly relies on natural gas for cleaner power generation. The plant operates with a capacity of 20 MW, which is considered small to medium scale for gas power plants in Indonesia. Typical gas plants in the region use gas turbines or combined cycle configurations. Indonesia's power sector is regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, with environmental standards set by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Gas plants generally have lower emissions compared to coal, but still require compliance with national emission limits for NOx and SOx. PLTG Duri ex PLTG Sunyaragi Cent Java plays a role in supplying electricity to the Java-Bali grid, which is the largest power system in Indonesia. Its location in Central Java supports local industrial and residential demand. The plant's use of natural gas aligns with Indonesia's efforts to reduce carbon intensity in power generation, though its relatively small capacity limits its overall impact.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its location in Central Java is not in close proximity to major urban centers, reducing local air quality impacts. However, as a gas plant, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Older gas turbines may have higher emissions. Indonesia's environmental regulations require gas plants to meet emission standards, and the plant likely operates under a permit from the local environmental agency.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Central Java, Indonesia, at coordinates -7.4064, 109.5842.
The plant has a capacity of 20 MW, making it a small to medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by PLN, the state-owned electricity company in Indonesia.
Gas power plants in Indonesia must comply with national emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, including limits on NOx, SOx, and particulates. They also require environmental permits and may be subject to carbon reduction targets.
The plant supplies electricity to the Java-Bali grid, supporting industrial and residential demand in Central Java.