Sepangar Bay Power Plant is a 100 MW gas-fired power plant in Malaysia, operated by an undisclosed entity. It contributes 0.24% of Malaysia's total gas capacity of 41,698 MW. The plant is ranked #54 of 58 gas plants in the country. This facility's 100 MW represents a small fraction of Malaysia's gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Malaysia is Kapar Energy Ventures (KEV) at 2,420 MW, making Sepangar Bay 24.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kimanis Power Plant (285 MW, Gas), Ranhill Powertron (190 MW, Gas), and Teluk Salut Power Plant (190 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Sabah, approximately 6 km from Kota Kinabalu.
8 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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