Oil & gas · Malaysia

Kulim power station

Kulim power station is a 310 MW oil- and gas-fired power station located in Kedah, Malaysia. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1996.

310 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1996Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 310 MW).

Technology: combined cycle, gas turbine; fuel: natural gas.

Ownership: N.U.R. Power Sdn Bhd (parent company: Dulang Ekuiti Sdn Bhd).

Why it matters

  • The 17th-largest oil- and gas-fired power station in Malaysia by capacity (of 26 operating oil & gas facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 1.8% of Malaysia's operating oil & gas capacity and roughly 0.8% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Gas-fired plants — especially combined-cycle units — provide flexible output that can ramp quickly to balance demand and variable renewables, so their availability is closely tied to gas supply and prices.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 220 MW Operating combined cycle 1996
2 90 MW Operating gas turbine 2024

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Kulim power station?

Kulim power station has a capacity of 310 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Kulim power station?

N.U.R. Power Sdn Bhd — parent company: Dulang Ekuiti Sdn Bhd.

Where is Kulim power station located?

It is located in Kedah, Malaysia. Approximate coordinates: 5.4312, 100.6005.

When did Kulim power station start operating?

Start year: 1996. Current status: Operating.

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