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Borneo Post
02-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah Oil & Gas Terminal integrated maintenance postponed
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 2): The temporary shutdown for scheduled maintenance at the Sabah Oil & Gas Terminal (SOGT) has been postponed to a date that will be determined later. According to the Chief Executive Officer of ECoS, Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid, 'the postponement at SOGT was made after taking into account the current situation of the Sabah Grid and the additional time needed to complete the testing of Independent Power. Producer (IPP) power generation units in Kimanis using an alternative diesel fuel, in addition to ongoing repair works at other power plants owned by Sabah Electricity and IPPs.' He added that the decision was made after assessing the risk of power supply disruptions to the Sabah Grid based on current conditions, compared to the impact of delaying the maintenance work at SOGT. 'This aims to ensure that consumers in Sabah and Labuan are not affected by power supply rationing,' he said in a statement on Saturday. The integrated maintenance work at SOGT was initially scheduled from August 1 to 7 before it was postponed to August 5 to 11 and then to a date that will be determined later.
Daily Express
02-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
SOGT maintenance postponed to avoid power disruptions
Published on: Saturday, August 02, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Scheduled maintenance at the Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal has been postponed to a later date to prevent possible power supply disruptions, said ECoS CEO Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid. The decision considered the current Sabah Grid situation, ongoing repairs, and testing of IPP units in Kimanis using alternative diesel fuel. . * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Tenom Pangi hydroelectric plant fully operational again after 2022 landslide
Shahelmey (center) and guests visiting the re-operational Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station. TENOM (May 14): The Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station has resumed full operations following extensive restoration efforts after it was severely damaged by a landslide and mudslide on 30 October 2022. The restoration was spearheaded by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd's (SESB) technical team under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Haji Jaafar, in collaboration with appointed contractors who worked tirelessly to rebuild the facility. Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Works, Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, said the incident had resulted in the loss of 66MW in generation capacity, significantly impacting Sabah's electricity supply system. 'With the plant now fully operational, electricity generation to the Sabah Grid has been restored, enhancing supply stability for consumers,' he said during the re-operation ceremony and the 40th anniversary celebration of the Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station. Originally constructed between 1978 and 1984, the station celebrated its 40th anniversary of operation on 11 April 2025. Over the decades, it has served as a key source of renewable energy for Tenom and surrounding areas, playing a vital role in the state's development. Shahelmey reaffirmed the state government's commitment to balanced development across Sabah, including rural areas, by ensuring access to essential infrastructure such as electricity. 'A stable power supply is crucial for Sabah to become a sustainable destination for investment and industry,' he said. 'To achieve this, the State Government is working with the Federal Government and aligning with the Sabah Energy Master Plan and Roadmap 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040), driven by ECoS.' He added that several strategic projects are being planned to address generation capacity issues and raise Sabah's electricity reserve margin from 12.4% to 20% by July this year. These include: Energy imports from Sarawak beginning this year; A new 100MW power plant scheduled for 2026–2027; A 100MW large-scale solar farm to be developed in 2026; The Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project, expected to complete in 2029. With RM102.9 million allocated by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) this year, Shahelmey said these projects are expected to proceed smoothly and contribute to boosting the Sabah Grid's reserve margin by 2030. 'These proactive efforts are key to ensuring continuous progress in Sabah and delivering quality, stable electricity to all levels of society,' he added. Also present at the event were Sabah Electricity chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Tenom MP Riduan Rubin, Kemabong assemblyman Datuk Rubin Balang, Sabah Urban Development Corporation chairman Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, and SESB CEO Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Jaafar.
Daily Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Tenom Pangi hydro plant resumes full operation after two-year hiatus
Published on: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 14, 2025 By: Crystal Hermenegildus Text Size: Shahelmey and others visit the power plant. TENOM: The Tenom Pangi hydroelectric power plant is in operation, starting May 14, two years after being damaged by floods and a landslide. Deputy Chief Minister cum State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said the 66MW facility is a key power source for the state. "The gradual restart of all three turbines at the Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station, from October 2024 to April this year, shows the strong dedication of the staff," he said. "They worked hard to restore the plant's operations and helped increase its power supply to 66MW, which also adds to the electricity reserve for the Sabah Grid." Shahelmey reaffirmed the government's commitment to a reliable electricity supply, highlighting ongoing plans to meet rising residential and commercial demand and support future development. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
