Baleh is a 1,285MW hydro power project. It is planned on Baleh river/basin in Sarawak, Malaysia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2018 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2027. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Sarawak Energy. The company has a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 29.867 million cubic meter. The project is expected to generate 9,200 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2018. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2027.
Contractors involved
GE Renewable Energy will be the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company is expected to provide 5 units of francis turbines, each with 257MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy will supply electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Sarawak Energy
Sarawak Energy Bhd (Sarawak Energy), is a state-owned investment holding company that generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity. The company generates power using sources such as coal, gas, and hydro. It supplies electricity to commercial, residential, and industrial customers in the State of Sarawak in Malaysia. The company operates a gas-fired open cycle power plant in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu; a coal-fired steam-turbine power plant in Kampung Geobilt, Kuching; and a coal-fired power station in Matadeng, Mukah. It has collaborated with various educational institutions, including Curtin University Malaysia Sarawak and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), for feasibility studies and consultancy works, and research and development activities, among others. Sarawak Energy is headquartered in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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