Did you know? A historic moment for Sarawak was born in Miri—
The Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant (Miri CCGT Power Plant) is not just a power plant—it is a landmark energy legacy belonging to the people of Sarawak.
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Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant (Miri CCGT Power Plant) — Project Highlights
Project Overview
• Developer: PETROS (Sarawak Petroleum Company)
• Groundbreaking Ceremony: Chief Minister of Sarawak, Abang Johari
• Location: Lutong, Miri, approximately 12 hectares of state land
• Installed Capacity: 500 MW (net output)
• Fuel: Dual-fuel system (natural gas + steam, hydrogen content up to 30%)
• Investment: ≈ RM 2 billion
• Construction Model: EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning)
• Designed Lifespan: Minimum 25 years
• Development Phase: Single-phase
• Design Features: Multi-shaft configuration, gas turbine paired with steam turbine, ready for future hydrogen and solar integration
• Commencement Date: 1st October 2024
• Completion Date: 31st December 2027
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Historic Breakthroughs
• Sarawak’s first CCGT plant, using natural gas + steam, with hydrogen content up to 30%
• First independent power producer (IPP) in Sarawak, breaking the traditional electricity monopoly
• PETROS driving sustainable green energy development
• Sarawak Gas Roadmap: Local natural gas usage to increase from 6% to 30% by 2030
• Long-term energy target: Total generation capacity of 15 GW by 2035, supporting regional energy self-sufficiency and economic growth
• PETROS plans: Besides the 500 MW Miri CCGT, a 1.5 GW CCGT plant in Bintulu is also planned
• Regional green energy strategy: Establishing a clean energy hub serving Sarawak and Malaysia, impacting areas from Kalimantan to Singapore
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Purpose of Construction
• Provide stable, efficient power to Miri and northern Sarawak
• Support industrial, commercial, and residential energy needs
• Position Sarawak as a regional leader in clean energy
• Achieve energy self-sufficiency and natural gas value addition, boosting GDP and employment
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What is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)?
1. Gas Turbine: Burns natural gas or other fuels, producing high-temperature gases to generate electricity (Brayton cycle)
2. Waste Heat Recovery: High-temperature exhaust gas from the gas turbine is converted into steam via a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
3. Steam Turbine: Steam drives the turbine to generate electricity (Rankine cycle), improving overall efficiency
✅ Efficiency Advantage: Gas + steam cycle can exceed 60% efficiency
✅ Environmental Advantage: Lower emissions than coal-fired plants, aligning with clean energy goals
✅ Fuel Flexibility: Supports natural gas, hydrogen, and future solar integration
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Energy and Economic Benefits
1. Stable electricity supply for industry and residents
2. High efficiency, utilizing waste heat from the gas turbine
3. Reduced carbon emissions, environmentally friendly
4. Boosts regional economic development
5. Creates job opportunities
6. Enhances energy security, reducing blackout risks
7. Technological showcase of advanced gas + steam combined cycle systems
8. Supports sustainable development
9. Improves social convenience
10. Demonstrates regional clean energy strategy
11. Adds value to natural gas, boosting local GDP
12. Green energy example addressing climate change
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📍 The Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant is more than a modern electricity facility—it marks a historic leap for Sarawak in energy self-sufficiency, green development, and industrial modernization.
This 500 MW CCGT plant is a key milestone for PETROS, seven years after its founding, and a symbol of Sarawak’s journey toward becoming a leader in clean energy, economic independence, and sustainable development.
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