Sarawak Energy Commissions Malaysia’s First Utility-Scale BESS
Malaysia has marked a major milestone in its energy transition with the commissioning of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) by Sarawak Energy. The 60 MW/82 MWh BESS, which was first energized in December 2024, is located at the Sejingkat Power Plant site—soon to be phased out after operating since 1998.
Malaysia vows to promote green investment collaboration during ASEAN chairmanship
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is committed to positioning ASEAN as a global leader in sustainable finance and will advocate for deeper collaboration in green financing, regional energy connectivity, and the expansion of sustainable investment frameworks, the country’s national news agency Bernama has reported.
Sarawak to export 30-50MW of renewable power to Brunei by 2030 in regional energy expansion
KUCHING, Feb 25: Sarawak is committed to realising the Sarawak-Brunei Darussalam power interconnection by 2030, with an initial export capacity of 30 to 50 megawatt (MW) Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that Sarawak is also on track to export approximately 30 to 50 MW of renewable energy to Sabah […]
Kuching’s public transport to be fully hydrogen-powered by 2026, says Abg Jo
KUCHING (Feb 25): Public transportation in Kuching will be fully powered by hydrogen through the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) initiative by next year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Northern Solar Poised for Growth Amid Malaysia’s Renewable Energy Boom
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on Malaysia’s surging renewable energy market, fueled by large-scale solar (LSS) projects, national grid modernization efforts, and rising corporate demand for clean energy solutions.
Sarawak to power southern Philippines
Kota Kinabalu: Sarawak will begin supplying excess electricity to the southern Philippines via Sabah starting next year. The move is in compliance with a request from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made earlier. The power will originate from a 500-megawatt (MW) combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Miri, supplemented by three additional Bintulu plants […]
Petronas mulls over US$1 billion loan for Malaysian LNG project
MALAYSIA’S Petroliam Nasional is in talks with banks for a potential loan to fund a liquefied national gas (LNG) project, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Government commits to renewable energy growth as data centres multiply in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has 18 data centres with a total electricity demand of at least 800MW, and the number is expected to increase to 81 by 2035, says Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic).
