Adipala power station
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Adipala power station is an operating power station of at least 660-megawatts (MW) in Bunton, Adipala, Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia. It is also known as 印尼国电阿迪帕拉电站.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Adipala power station | Bunton, Adipala, Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia | -7.685942, 109.13756 (exact) |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: -7.685942, 109.13756
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Operating | coal: subbituminous, bioenergy: wood & other biomass (solids) | 660 | supercritical | 2015 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | PT PLN (Persero) [100%] | PT PLN (Persero) [100.0%] |
Ownership Tree
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Background
The Adipala power station is operated by PLN. Plans for the power station were first announced in November 2009.[1] The construction contractor on the project was China National Technical Import and Export Corporation (CNTIC). The pile foundations were completed in December 2012.[2] The plant went online in March 2015.[3]
In April 2023, the power station was mentioned in list of projects proposed by PLN as potential candidates for an early retirement program.[4]
The power station reportedly co-fired wood pellets, risk husk, and saw dust. In November 2023, the power station burned 100 tons of old paper money.[5] As of February 2024, the power station was continuing to increase the proportion of biomass in its energy mix, with a long-term goal of 100% biomass firing.[6]
As of May 2025, the power station burned 3-5% biomass.[7]
Financing
In October 2009, a financing agreement for the project was closed. China Development Bank provided a loan of US$625 million to fund the project.[8][9]
Impact and opposition
Residents living near the Adipala power station have complained of significant coal dust pollution. Residents are concerned that coal dust has potential environmental hazards and threatens their health. One of the residents of Bleberan Hamlet, Puji, admitted that he often experiences shortness of breath due to dust from the power station. Another resident, Ani, said, "We are here every day breathing coal dust. Every day the dust sticks to our bodies. My son has had respiratory problems several times. Meanwhile, assistance from the PLTU has been slow. Donations such as rice have only been given once since they were founded.”[10]
In April 2024, Adipala residents held a demonstration at the power station, advocating for biomass efforts at the site to employ the local community rather than outsiders.[11]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Kick-off Meeting of Adipala Power Plant Project Contracted by CNTIC Was Held in Indonesia," CNTIC website, November 19, 2009
- ↑ "All Pil Foundations Completed for Indonesian Adipala Power Plant Project Undertaken by CNTIC," CNTIC website, accessed December 2013
- ↑ PLTU Adipala Beroperasi, Jateng Tawarkan Investasi Agroindustri, Bisnis Indonesia, 17 Mar. 2015.
- ↑ Ministry identifies 33 coal power plants for early retirement, Petromindo.com, 20 April 2023.
- ↑ Subsitusi Batubara, PLTU Jateng 2 Adipala Gunakan Limbah Uang Kertas Sebagai Bahan Bakar, Tribun bisnis, November 16, 2023
- ↑ Tak Pakai Batu Bara, PLTU Adipala Gunakan Limbah Kayu Hingga Uang Kertas, detik finance, February 10, 2024
- ↑ Limbah Serbuk Kayu Disulap jadi Biomassa Bahan Bakar PLTU Adipala, Liputan6.com, May 21, 2025
- ↑ "2012 Annual Report," PT PLN (Persero), page 492
- ↑ "Indonesia signs US$1.1bn in power programme loans | News | IJGlobal". ijglobal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ↑ Residents Complain about Bunton PLTU Dust, Radarbanyumas.co.id, Oct. 27, 2018
- ↑ Warga Adipala Demo di Depan PLTU, Ini Tuntutannya, Radio Republik Indonesia, April 20, 2024
Additional data
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