PLTG Gresik Gas Power Plant | Gresik, East Java, Indonesia

PLTG Gresik is a gas-fired power plant located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. With a capacity of 80 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Indonesian power generation sector, which relies heavily on fossil fuels. The plant is owned and operated by PLN - Java Bali Generation Unit / PT. PJB, a subsidiary of the state-owned electricity company PLN. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter. However, it still contributes to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The technology is typical for gas plants of this era, likely using gas turbines in an open or combined cycle configuration. 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. PLTG Gresik plays a role in supplying electricity to the Java-Bali grid, one of the largest interconnected grids in Indonesia. Its location in an industrial area near Surabaya supports local economic activity. The plant's gas-fired technology offers operational flexibility, helping to balance intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind as Indonesia transitions toward cleaner energy.

The plant's gas-fired operation produces lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal plants, but still generates CO2. Located in an industrial area near Gresik and Surabaya, it may contribute to local air quality concerns. The facility's age and technology (likely gas turbine) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Indonesia's environmental regulations for power plants include emission standards for NOx, SO2, and particulates, with monitoring requirements.