Potensi Serapan Karbon dari Program Penghijauan PT PLN Indonesia Power Pangkalan Susu PGU terhadap Nilai Ekonomi Karbon

Abstract

Global warming is a significant issue affecting the environment, primarily due to greenhouse gas emissions from the power generation sector. The Pangkalan Susu coal-fired power plant has a responsibility to mitigate the environmental impact of its operational activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the carbon sequestration potential of the greening program conducted by the Pangkalan Susu power plant and its economic value. The methods used include allometric equations to measure carbon sequestration and calculations for the economic value of carbon. This study analyzes the estimated carbon sequestration and economic value of the greening program at the Pangkalan Susu power plant. The results show that the total carbon sequestration reaches 1,231.06 tons of CO₂ per year, with an economic value of $12,310.68 USD or approximately Rp201,895,152.00 IDR per year, based on a carbon market price of $10 per ton of CO₂. Although it provides environmental benefits and economic value, the program still falls short of meeting the emission standards set by KEPMEN ESDM No.14 of 2023.