The PETRONAS Group achieved another milestone for its integrated oil and gas development in Sabah as PETRONAS Gas Berhad’s subsidiary, Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd (KPSB) successfully achieved the commercial operations for its second block of its Kimanis Power Plant (KPP) on 22 July 2014.
The second block is expected to add an additional 95 MW of electricity to the Sabah grid, in addition to the 95 MW already generated by the first block, which started operating on 16 May 2014.
The KPP, one of several petroleum and energy related projects developed by the PETRONAS Group in Sabah, is anticipated to contribute significantly to the reliability and security of power supply in the state, once fully operational.
The three-blocks, 300 MW gas-fired power plant is a key project in the ‘Power Up Sabah’ initiative, established under the Malaysian Economic Transformation Plan (ETP). The plant utilises natural gas from offshore Sabah.
Besides strengthening the Sabah electricity grid, the successful start of the commercial operations is a significant milestone in providing a reliable source of energy towards supporting the state’s economic growth.
PETRONAS through PGB owns 60 per cent of KPSB while NRG Consortium (Sabah) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Yayasan Sabah owns the remaining 40 per cent.
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PETRONAS Gas Berhad
