Sepangar Bay Power Corporation is a 100 MW gas power plant in Malaysia, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #54 of 58 gas plants in Malaysia, it contributes 0.24% of the country's total gas capacity of 41,698 MW. The largest gas plant in Malaysia is Kapar Energy Ventures at 2,420 MW, making Sepangar Bay 24.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kimanis Power Plant (285 MW, Gas) and Ranhill Powertron (190 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Sabah, approximately 30 km from Kota Kinabalu.
10 years old
Malaysia, Asia
Location
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
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