Overview
PLTG Sunyaragi 1 2 3 4 is an 80 MW gas power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN - Indonesia Power. It supports the Java-Bali grid with natural gas-fired generation.
PLTG Sunyaragi 1 2 3 4 is a gas-fired power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PLN - Indonesia Power. With a capacity of 80 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale for gas power plants in the region. The plant is operational and contributes to the electricity supply in the Java-Bali interconnected system. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which offers lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still requires effective NOx and SOx management. Indonesia's power sector is regulated under national emission standards, and gas plants like this one are subject to environmental monitoring and compliance requirements. The technology is typical for gas turbine plants of this era, with efficiency improvements possible through combined cycle conversion. Operated by the state utility PLN, the plant plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and supporting grid stability. Its location in a populated region necessitates careful environmental management, including noise and air quality controls. The plant's operation aligns with Indonesia's efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on coal.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but NOx emissions remain a concern. Proximity to populated areas requires adherence to ambient air quality standards. The 80 MW capacity places it in a moderate scale, with environmental impacts managed through regulatory oversight under Indonesian environmental laws.
Frequently asked questions
PLTG Sunyaragi 1 2 3 4 is located in Indonesia, with coordinates approximately 7.4064° S, 109.5842° E.
The plant has a capacity of 80 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
The plant is operated by PLN - Indonesia Power, the state-owned electricity utility in Indonesia.
Gas power plants in Indonesia must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including NOx and SOx, as well as environmental impact assessment requirements.
As a gas-fired plant, it supports Indonesia's efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon intensity compared to coal, while providing reliable electricity to the Java-Bali grid.