Unnamed Malaysia coal projects
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Unnamed Malaysia coal projects is a cancelled power station in Unknown, Malaysia.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Malaysia coal projects | Unknown, Malaysia | 1.88, 111.58 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 700 | unknown | 2031 | – |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 700 | unknown | 2031 | – |
| Unit 3 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 700 | unknown | 2034 | – |
| Unit 4 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 700 | unknown | 2037 | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | to be determined [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | to be determined [100.0%] |
| Unit 3 | to be determined [100.0%] |
| Unit 4 | to be determined [100.0%] |
Generation Development Plan for 2020-2030
In its February 2020 Development Plan, the Malaysian government forecasted retiring coal units at the Sultan Aziz power station in 2029 and Manjung power station in 2030. The renewable energy capacity was "projected to increase from 9% to 23%, in tandem with the reduction in thermal (gas and coal) capacity share from the total of 82% to 70% by the end of the [2020-2030] horizon."[1]
Generation Development Plan for 2021-2039
In its March 2021 Development Plan, the Malaysian government forecasted the following: "The retirement of coal power plants with a total capacity of 7,044 MW is projected to be replaced by only 2,800 MW of new coal capacity." The units projected to retire included units at the Sultan Aziz power station in 2029, Manjung power station in 2030, Tanjung Bin power station in 2031, and Jimah power station unit in 2033. The government proposed the following new coal units: 2x700 MW by 2031, 1x700 MW in 2034, and 1x700 MW in 2037.[2][3]
Energy Transition Plan for 2021-2040
Malaysia became South-East Asia’s first ‘no new coal’ nation, as set out in its Energy Transition Plan (2021-2040) in June 2021: "The Minister further explained that more than 7000 MW of coal power plants’ Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) will expire by 2033 and be replaced mostly by gas and RE, lowering Malaysia’s carbon emissions. Although Malaysia will not be building new coal power plants, the Ministry does not discount the option of extending the operation of these plants."[4]
In September 2021, the Prime Minister restated the government would no longer build new coal-fired power plants. A comprehensive National Energy Policy was expected to be introduced to provide a long-term strategic direction to support the aspirations of a carbon-neutral nation.[5]
In the first quarter of 2022, the Prime Minister once again reiterated that focus was being placed on clean energy. The government was also actively considering the impacts of existing coal use.[6]
Energy Transition Plan for 2022-2040
In Malaysia's 2022-2040 Energy Transition Plan, the government maintained its stance and stated commitment to decarbonizing its energy sector, reiterating the pledge not to build any new coal plants.[7] The plan stated that by 2040, coal would represent 18.6% of Malaysia's national installed energy capacity, down from 31.4% in 2018.[7]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Report on Peninsular Malaysia Generation Development Plan 2019 (2020 – 2030), Suruhanjaya Tenega, February 2020
- ↑ Report on Peninsular Malaysia Generation Development Plan 2020 (2021 – 2039), Suruhanjaya Tenega, March 2021
- ↑ Malaysia to reduce coal capacity by 4.2GW by 2039, Argus Media, March 24, 2021
- ↑ Malaysia’s Energy Transition Plan 2021-2040: Media Release, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, June 21, 2021
- ↑ PM: Malaysia aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, no more new coal-fired power plants, The Star, September 27, 2021
- ↑ "Is Malaysia ready to leave coal behind in renewable energy push?", Malaysia Now, April 13, 2022
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "National Energy Policy 2022-2040", Economic Planning Unit Prime Minister’s Department, September 2022
Additional data
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