Miri's RM2 Billion CCGT Power Plant: Pioneering Hydrogen Energy in Sarawak
Key Ideas
- The Miri CCGT Power Plant, operational by 2027, will be the first in the region using 30% hydrogen, 70% natural gas, generating 500MW of electricity.
- The project aims to enhance energy reliability for Northern Sarawak, contribute to addressing climate change, and bring economic benefits to Sarawak.
- Sarawak's government investment of RM2 billion in the project will allow sharing of surplus power with neighbouring regions, promoting regional energy cooperation.
- The plant will play a pivotal role in evolving Sarawak's energy infrastructure, leveraging gas resources responsibly, and driving industrial development in the region.
The Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant, set to become operational by 2027 in Miri, Malaysia, is a pioneering project in the region. Premier of Sarawak, Abang Johari, emphasized the significance of this plant during its groundbreaking ceremony. It will utilize 30% hydrogen and 70% natural gas to generate 500MW of electricity, aiming to enhance energy reliability for Northern Sarawak. The project aligns with Sarawak's vision including the Sarawak Gas Roadmap to address climate change and add value to the state's gas resources. The investment of RM2 billion by Sarawak's government in collaboration with Petros will not only benefit the state but also enable energy sharing with neighbouring regions like Sabah and Brunei. The plant's surplus power can even be extended to countries like Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, showcasing Sarawak's ambition to become an energy hub within ASEAN. Additionally, the project envisions the extraction of methane gas to produce blue hydrogen, further advancing Sarawak's renewable energy portfolio. The Minister of Utility and Telecommunication highlighted the project's commitment to responsibly utilizing natural gas resources and creating sustainable energy opportunities for Sarawakians. By increasing domestic gas utilization, the plant will support current and future energy demands sustainably. Once operational, the Miri CCGT Power Plant will not only enhance Sarawak's energy infrastructure and economy but also position Petros as a key player in driving industrial development in the region.