Lampung Sebalang power station
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Lampung Sebalang power station is an operating power station of at least 200-megawatts (MW) in Sebalang, Katibung, South Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as 榜楠发电项目 (Unit 1, Unit 2).
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Lampung Sebalang power station | Sebalang, Katibung, South Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia | -5.58594, 105.38719 (exact) |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3: -5.58594, 105.38719
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Operating | coal: bituminous, bioenergy: wood & other biomass (solids) | 100 | subcritical | 2015 |
| Unit 2 | Operating | coal: bituminous, bioenergy: wood & other biomass (solids) | 100 | subcritical | 2015 |
| Unit 3 | Cancelled | coal: unknown | 300 | unknown | 2026 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | PT PLN (Persero) [100%] | PT PLN (Persero) [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | PT PLN (Persero) [100%] | PT PLN (Persero) [100.0%] |
| Unit 3 | PT PLN (Persero) [100%] | PT PLN (Persero) [100.0%] |
Ownership Tree
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Background
The 2 x 100 MW Lampung Sebalang power station was built by PLN in Lampung Province.[1][2] The plant was originally scheduled to go online in 2013, then in December 2014, but as of March 2015 the plant was still not fully online.[3]
President Joko Widodo visited the plant site in November 2014, and spoke of the need to end power shortages in Sumatra.[4]
In February 2015, Henry Angga Kusuma was convicted of bribery in the land acquisition process for the Sebalang plant.[5]
Unit 2 of the Lampung Sebalang power station came online in July 2015.[6]
As of December 2022, the operating units were co-firing with 5% wood chips. A trial operation with biomass co-firing had started in January 2021.[7]
In March 2023, Sumatera Terang untuk Energi Bersih (Sumatra Network for Clean Energy) called for the government to cancel all planned coal-fired capacity additions and immediately retire Lampung Sebalang power station and Tarahan power station.[8]
In October 2023, hundreds of Sebalang residents held a demonstration at the PLTU Sebalang office, highlighting air pollution concerns.[9]
In January 2025, the Federasi Serikat Pekerja Metal Indonesia (Federation of Indonesian Metal Workers Unions) held a protest at the power station, advocating for 14 laid-off workers to be reinstated to their positions. They had been suddenly dismissed following a change in vendors.[10]
Proposed Unit 3
In February 2019, the government's long-range plan called for the construction of an additional 300-MW unit by 2026.[11]
In October 2021, this proposed expansion was shelved under the government's long-range plan for 2021-2030.[12]
In October 2023, with no apparent updates since the expansion was shelved, Lampung Sebalang power station Unit 3 was presumed to be cancelled.
Accidents
In August 2018, a major fire severely damaged both operating units at the Lampung Sebalang power station, forcing both units to go offline. As a result of the accident, PLN was forced to purchase power from other generating facilities to cover the electricity production gap.[13] Repairs at the power station were not completed until late September 2018.[14]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ “Electricity Policy Development & Investment Opportunity in Indonesia,” presentation by Ministry Energy and Mineral Resources, Directorate General of Electricity, March 2014
- ↑ PLN Berharap Banyak pada PLTU Sebalang, PLN press release, accessed Mar. 2015.
- ↑ Sudirman Said Blusukan ke Lampung Pantau Pembangkit Listrik, Detik Finance, 25 Nov. 2014.
- ↑ Oyos Saroso, Jokowi optimistic about tackling electricity deficit in Sumatra within 5 years, Jakarta Post, 25 Nov. 2014.
- ↑ Terpidana Korupsi PLTU Sebalang Jalani Sidang Perdana PK, Lampung Post, 11 Feb. 2015.
- ↑ PLN Operasikan Pembangkit Baru 1.640 MW di Sumatera, Ini Rinciannya, Detik Finance, Jan. 12, 2016
- ↑ PLTU Sebalang Produksi 33,69 MWh Energi Hijau Lewat Cofiring, Tribun Lampung, December 24, 2022
- ↑ Jejaring Sumatera Minta Pemerintah Segera Pensiunkan PLTU Batu Bara, IDN Times Lampung, March 18, 2023
- ↑ PLTU Sebalang Lampung Selatan Menerima Perwakilan Emak-emak yang Protes Soal Debu, Tribun Lampung Selatan, October 2, 2023
- ↑ 14 Pekerja Dirumahkan, PLTU Sebalang Digeruduk Massa FSPMI Lampung, Undercover Channel, January 8, 2025
- ↑ Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik (RUPTL) 2019-2028, PT PLN Persero, V-2
- ↑ Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik (RUPTL) 2021-2030, PT PLN Persero, p.V-3
- ↑ Eka Ahmad Sholichin, PLTU Sebalang Terbakar, PLN Beli Daya di PLTG Sutami dan New Tarahan, Tribun Lampung Selatan, Aug. 26, 2018
- ↑ Kondisi Kelistrikan Lampung Mulai Normal Kembali, Bisnis, Sep. 27, 2018
Additional data
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