World Power Plants

Sultan Mahmud Power Station400 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Sultan Mahmud Power Station, located in Malaysia, serves as a key gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 400 MW. Commissioned in 1978, this power plant plays an essential role in the country's energy mix, particularly as Malaysia seeks to balance its growing energy demands with sustainable practices. Situated at coordinates 5.0237, 102.9100, the Sultan Mahmud Power Station is strategically positioned to contribute to the local grid, ensuring a steady supply of electricity to the surrounding regions. Operated by Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, the plant utilizes gas as its primary fuel source, which is a cleaner alternative compared to coal and oil, aligning with national energy policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The gas generation technology employed in this facility involves the combustion of natural gas to produce steam that drives turbines, making it efficient and capable of meeting the fluctuating energy needs of the nation. The Sultan Mahmud Power Station not only enhances Malaysia's energy generation capacity but also supports the government’s initiatives to transition towards a more sustainable energy future. By harnessing natural gas, this power plant contributes significantly to the stability and reliability of Malaysia’s energy infrastructure.

Capacity
400 MW
Commissioning Year
1978

48 years old

Owner
Tenaga Nasional
Location
5.0237°, 102.9100°

Malaysia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 49. largest of 157 plants in Malaysia
  • #5,237 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,932 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.5% of the installed capacity of Malaysia
Age & fleet comparison

48 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Tenaga Nasional operates 26 plants totalling 10,582 MW

Regional density

11 plants within 100 km, 5,162 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hulu Terengganu Hydroelectric Project (36.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 5.023681, 102.909969
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
772.6 Kt
1577 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
37.09 Mt
Over 48 years of operation
Past Retirement
2008
18 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
168.0K
cars per year
103.0K
homes per year
35.1M
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
Top Fuels

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