KUCHING: The production of gas turbines for Sarawak’s first Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant is scheduled for delivery in 2026, ahead of the facility’s commercial operations at the end of 2027.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) GTCC Business Division of Energy Systems senior general manager Takuya Murase confirmed this, noting the project as a major milestone in the region’s green energy transition.
“We have received an order to supply the CCGT power plant in Miri, which is specifically designed to utilise hydrogen as fuel.
“This is a significant achievement in strengthening Sarawak’s green energy future,” he said.
He told the media this after leading a courtesy visit to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today (Mar 11).
Murase, who is visiting Sarawak for the first time, also expressed admiration for the state’s rapid development and its commitment to clean energy initiatives.
“I wanted to witness Sarawak’s rapid progress firsthand. I will also be travelling to Miri tomorrow for further discussions on this project,” he said.
For the record, the CCGT power plant project is a significant collaboration between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and local stakeholders.
Located in Miri, the facility will have a capacity of 500MW and is expected to be operational by late 2027.
It will utilize a pioneering blend of 70 per cent natural gas and 30 per cent hydrogen, marking a groundbreaking effort in hydrogen co-firing in the region.
The plant will employ advanced gas turbines with heat recovery steam generators and steam turbines to deliver cleaner and more efficient energy.
Mitsubishi Power is playing a crucial role in this project by supplying a hydrogen-ready M701F gas turbine capable of co-firing up to 30 per cent hydrogen, making it a cutting-edge facility in Sarawak.
