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Pahlawan Power is an essential gas-fired power generation facility located in Malaysia, with a significant capacity of 322 MW. This facility plays a vital role in the country’s energy mix, supporting the growing demand for electricity in the region. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, Pahlawan Power employs efficient gas turbine technology to convert gas into electricity. Located at coordinates 2.2238° N latitude and 102.1519° E longitude, this power plant is strategically situated to serve the local grid effectively. Malaysia's energy policy increasingly emphasizes the use of cleaner and more efficient energy sources, and Pahlawan Power aligns with this approach by contributing to the national goal of enhancing energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The operational reliability of Pahlawan Power is crucial for meeting the energy needs of both residential and industrial consumers, ensuring that Malaysia can maintain a stable and sustainable power supply.

Capacity
322 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Location
2.2238°, 102.1519°

Malaysia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 61. largest of 157 plants in Malaysia
  • #5,861 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,196 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.4% of the installed capacity of Malaysia
Age & fleet comparison

12 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Tenaga Nasional Berhad operates 27 plants totalling 19,765 MW

Regional density

30 plants within 100 km, 14,930 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hijau Solar Power Plant (14.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 2.223800, 102.151900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
622.0 Kt
1269 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.46 Mt
Over 12 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2044
18 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
135.2K
cars per year
82.9K
homes per year
28.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Malaysia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

MalaysiaEnergy Profile

157
Total Plants
79.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroSolar
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