World Power Plants

Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud400 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud is a prominent hydroelectric power generation facility situated in Malaysia. With a capacity of 400 MW, this power plant plays a crucial role in the country's energy generation strategy, harnessing the natural flow of water to produce clean and renewable energy. The plant's location at coordinates 5.0230, 102.9108 allows it to effectively utilize the region's hydrological resources, contributing significantly to the local grid and supporting Malaysia's commitment to sustainable energy practices. As a hydro facility, it operates using dam technology, which is essential for regulating water flow and maximizing energy output. This aligns with Malaysia's broader energy policy that emphasizes the importance of renewable sources in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. The Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud not only enhances energy generation capacity but also supports local communities by providing a stable electricity supply, thus playing a pivotal role in the economic development of the region.

Capacity
400 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Location
5.0230°, 102.9108°

Malaysia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 49. largest of 157 plants in Malaysia
  • #5,237 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #863 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.5% of the installed capacity of Malaysia
Age & fleet comparison

30 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Tenaga Nasional Berhad operates 27 plants totalling 19,765 MW

Regional density

11 plants within 100 km, 5,162 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hulu Terengganu Hydroelectric Project (36.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 5.023044, 102.910770
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud is a hydro power plant producing approximately 1402 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Malaysia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

MalaysiaEnergy Profile

157
Total Plants
79.6 GW
Total Capacity
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