PONTIAN: The Tanjung Bin Energy power plant or T4, a RM6.7 billion project, located within the Tg Bin Complex, began operations today.
It marks a milestone for Malakoff Corporation Bhd, increasing its multi-fuel portfolio net generating capacity in Peninsula Malaysia from 5,346megawatts to 6,346megawatts.
Tanjung Bin Energy S/B assistant project director Mohd Syahrul Izwan Ismail said the opening of the company's sixth power plant has increased its market share from 24 per cent to 29 per cent.
"The 1,000 megawatt T4 is Malaysia's first Independent Power Producer (IPP) project awarded by the Energy Commission via a competitive bidding process," Izwan said.
The commissioning of T4 has re-affirmed Malakoff as the leading IPP in the country.
"The 65-hectare T4 located adjacent to the existing Tanjung Bin Power Plant which is made up of three plants is able to generate 700 megawatts each, making it a total of 2,100mw.”
However, T4 is able to generate 1,000mw upon demand and this is estimated to provide energy to two million people, making it the biggest power plant in the state.
"The plant deploys GE Steam Power System, an efficient technology solution that ensures affordable electricity at lower environmental impact," he added.