Overview
PLTG (ex PLTD Sunyaragi) is an 18 MW gas-fired power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit. It serves the local grid with natural gas power generation.
PLTG (ex PLTD Sunyaragi) is a gas-fired power plant located in Indonesia, with an installed capacity of 18 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit, a subsidiary of the state-owned electricity company. As a gas power plant, it contributes to the country's energy mix, which is increasingly focused on cleaner fossil fuels. The plant operates under Indonesia's national energy regulations, which include emission standards for power generation facilities. With a capacity of 18 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for gas power plants. The technology employed is typical for gas-fired generation, offering higher efficiency and lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants. This facility plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in the region. Its operational status as an active plant ensures continued power supply to nearby communities and industries. The use of natural gas as fuel aligns with Indonesia's efforts to reduce carbon intensity in power generation.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired power plant, PLTG (ex PLTD Sunyaragi) produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its small capacity of 18 MW limits its overall environmental footprint. The plant's location in Indonesia, a country with growing energy demand, means it operates within a regulatory framework that includes emission standards for power generation. Proximity to populated areas is a consideration, but gas plants generally have less local air quality impact than coal plants.
Frequently asked questions
PLTG (ex PLTD Sunyaragi) is located in Indonesia, with coordinates approximately -7.4064 latitude and 109.5842 longitude.
The plant has an installed capacity of 18 megawatts, classifying it as a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is operated by PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit, a subsidiary of Indonesia's state electricity company.
Gas power plants in Indonesia must comply with national emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, as well as energy sector regulations from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Gas-fired plants like PLTG (ex PLTD Sunyaragi) produce significantly lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, making them a cleaner fossil fuel option.