Melawa (SESB) is a 44 MW oil power plant located in Malaysia, commissioned in an unspecified year. It is one of eight oil plants in the country, contributing to Malaysia's energy mix. Ranked #3 of 8 oil plants in Malaysia, Melawa accounts for 14.04% of the total oil capacity of 314 MW. The largest oil plant in Malaysia is Tawau Power Station at 64 MW, making Melawa 0.69 times larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kimanis Power Plant (285 MW, Gas) and Ranhill Powertron (190 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in the state of Sabah, approximately 50 km from the city of Kota Kinabalu.
31 years old
Malaysia, Asia
- 118. largest of 157 plants in Malaysia
- #14,786 worldwide by installed capacity
- #695 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Malaysia
31 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd operates 3 plants totalling 208 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 1,285 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Malaysia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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