In the surging tide of Indonesia’s economic growth, electricity has become the core driver of development, and demand is rising at an unprecedented rate. On the island of Sumatra, existing power infrastructure has been increasingly stretched by this relentless climb in consumption. To close the widening supply gap and keep regional economic momentum alive, the Indonesian government took decisive action, rolling out strategic power-sector investments. From this vision the Labuhan Angin project was born, tasked with meeting power needs and fuelling prosperity.

Strategically sited in Labuhan Angin village, North Sumatra Province, the plant sits right on the shores of Sibolga Bay, enjoying first-rate maritime access. The coal-fired facility is configured at 2 × 115 MW, giving a total installed capacity of 230 MW and burning lignite as its primary fuel. Since entering commercial operation in 2008 under the professional stewardship of Indonesia’s state utility PT PLN (Persero), the plant has delivered a steady, reliable stream of electricity to the entire Sumatra grid.

Power generation must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection. To that end, the project is equipped with a state-of-the-art electrostatic precipitator system—the plant’s “environmental guardian.” Operating at high efficiency, the system captures the bulk of particulate matter produced during coal combustion. Thanks to this investment, emissions have been cut well below the tightening national standards, safeguarding the surrounding ecosystem. Beyond regulatory compliance, the measure burnishes the plant’s social licence and demonstrates a firm commitment to sustainable development.

The plant’s arrival acted as a powerful shot in the arm for Sumatra’s economy. By easing chronic supply shortages, it has provided secure electricity for both industry and households, attracted new waves of investment, generated employment, and propelled the region onto a high-speed development track. Meanwhile, the environmental gains delivered by the precipitator have laid a solid foundation for long-term sustainability.

Against the global backdrop of accelerating green-energy transition, Labuhan Angin continues to explore pathways to higher efficiency and lower environmental impact. While guaranteeing power supply, the project is actively shouldering social responsibility and contributing to Indonesia’s green-growth agenda.

As one of the landmark projects that chronicle Indonesia’s power-sector evolution, Labuhan Angin carries the hopes and hard work of countless stakeholders. We look forward to its continued brilliance—energising Indonesia’s prosperity and writing still more remarkable chapters in the years ahead.