Post-project priorities set as Baleh Dam powers green energy future
KAPIT: Sarawak is poised to become a regional leader in green energy with the upcoming completion of the Baleh Hydroelectric Dam, as the state government shifts focus toward sustainability-driven post-project priorities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said three priorities have been outlined for the post-project phase. These include biodiversity preservation, agricultural […]
Abang Johari visits Baleh Dam
KAPIT: The Baleh Hydroelectric Dam project remains a focal point in Sarawak’s push to scale up its renewable energy transition. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the project site to review its current implementation progress today. He arrived at the dam site around 11 am, accompanied by Utility and Telecommunication Minister […]
Covid-delayed Baleh HEP project now on the right track: Abang Jo
KUCHING: The construction of the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) is on track despite the delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said construction works are progressing smoothly according to schedule although there were some issues concerning manpower shortages. “There have been some issues with the availability of […]
Baleh Hydroelectric Project achieves major milestones
KUCHING: A key milestone for the 1285MW Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) was achieved in September this year with the beginning of works for the Concrete Faced Rockfill Dam (CFRD). Sarawak Energy, in a statement, said the achievement was commemorated with a rock placement ceremony attended by Sarawak Energy’s senior management and project delivery team, the […]
Logjam not due to Baleh HEP site clearing
KUCHING: The Sarawak Energy strongly has refuted claims that the logjam in Batang Baleh was caused by site clearing at the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) site. There was no major land clearing activity currently happening at the site that could have contributed to the situation, it explained. “The last site clearing works were carried in […]
Sarawak Energy on high alert
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is on high alert regarding the floating timber debris accumulating at the diversion tunnels of the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP). In a statement on Sunday (Aug 22), it said the Baleh HEP site experienced a sudden inflow of floating timber debris from upstream on Saturday. “The sudden inflow of the timber debris […]
Health steps being taken at Baleh HEP site
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities is collaborating with Sarawak Energy to resolve the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the implementing agencies at the Baleh Hydroelectric Project site. Sarawak Energy is undertaking containment measures with the cooperation and guidance of the District Disaster Management Committee and Health and Security authorities, both of which have deployed teams […]
Baleh HEP reaches major milestone
The completion of dual diversion tunnels, river diversion and closure works marked the safe completion of the critical package of the project. KUCHING: The 1,285MW Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP), which is Sarawak Energy’s largest hydropower project to date, has reached a major milestone with the completion of its dual diversion tunnels, river diversion and closure […]
