Thermal capacity accounted for 55.1% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,482GW. This is expected to contribute 40% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,924GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.68% is in Malaysia. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Malaysia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
1. Kapar Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Kapar Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 2,100MW thermal power project located in Selangor, Malaysia. It is being developed by TNB Power Generation; Widad Business Group. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2031. The project is owned by TNB Power Generation; Widad Business Group. Buy the profile here.
2. Pulah Indah Power Plant
Pulah Indah Power Plant is a 1,200MW thermal power project in Selangor, Malaysia. Pulau Indah Power Plant is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2024. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Korea Electric Power; Worldwide Holdings. Buy the profile here.
3. Kedah Power Plant
The 1,150MW Kedah Power Plant is located in Kedah, Malaysia. It is owned by Ranhill Utilities; Treasure Specialty. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Ranhill Utilities; Treasure Specialty is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Bintulu II Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Bintulu II Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 842MW thermal power project. It is planned in Sarawak, Malaysia. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Sarawak Energy. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2023. Sarawak Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Petronas Gebeng Cogeneration Plant
The 143MW thermal project, Petronas Gebeng Cogeneration Plant is being developed by Petronas Gas. The project is currently in partially active stage. Petronas Gas is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
