Overview
PLTG Keramasan is a 145 MW gas-fired power plant in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, operated by PT Asta Keramasan Energy. It supplies electricity to the Sumatra grid.
PLTG Keramasan is a gas-fired power plant located in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. With a capacity of 145 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Indonesian power generation sector, contributing to the regional electricity supply for Sumatra. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, and uses gas turbine technology typical of modern gas power plants. Indonesia's power generation sector is regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, with environmental oversight from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Gas-fired plants like PLTG Keramasan benefit from Indonesia's domestic gas resources and support grid stability. PLTG Keramasan plays a key role in meeting the electricity demand of South Sumatra and surrounding areas. Its operation supports local economic activities and industrial development. The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with Indonesia's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal. Its location in Palembang, a city with growing industrial activity, means emissions may affect local air quality. The facility's age and technology (gas turbine) are typical for medium-scale gas plants in Indonesia. Proximity to populated areas requires adherence to national emission standards.
Frequently asked questions
PLTG Keramasan is located in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
PLTG Keramasan has a capacity of 145 megawatts (MW).
PLTG Keramasan is owned and operated by PT Asta Keramasan Energy (AKE).
PLTG Keramasan uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
Gas power plants in Indonesia must comply with national emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, including limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. They also follow Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources regulations for operational efficiency.