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Daily Express
23-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah charts green energy path at Energy Asia 2025
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Text Size: Abdul Nasser speaks at the event. KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy Commission of Sabah (Ecos) presented the state's energy transition roadmap at the recent Energy Asia 2025 conference, outlining key goals under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040). Ecos CEO Datuk Abdul Nasser bin Abdul Wahid joined national energy leaders on a panel discussing Malaysia's sustainable growth and detailed Sabah's target of achieving 80 per cent renewable energy by 2050, up from its current 80 per cent gas dependence. Sabah's plans include Southeast Asia's largest Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) in Lahad Datu, operational by July 2025, alongside other projects to ensure a 25 per cent reserve margin by Q3 2025. Ecos, empowered by recent State energy laws, is also pushing for universal rural electrification, carbon neutrality by 2050, and improved reliability through strategic power plant development and interconnection with Sarawak. Despite tariff pressures and subsidy burdens, Nasser said Sabah remains committed to a just and inclusive energy transition, supported by investor-friendly policies and accelerating rural electrification efforts. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
ECoS pushes to Increase Energy Generation Capacity
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 Text Size: Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid, accompanied by delegations from ECoS and Sabah Electricity, visited several existing power stations and energy development project sites located at the West Coast of Sabah. Kota Kinabalu: The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) has conducted comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of key energy projects in Sabah, aligning with the commission's efforts to strengthen the electricity supply system in Sabah. Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid, accompanied by delegations from ECoS and Sabah Electricity, visited several existing power stations and energy development project sites located at the West Coast of Sabah. Locations visited included the SPR Energy Power Plant, Kimanis Power Plant, Sabah Oil & Gas Terminal (SOGT), Tenom Pangi Hydro Station, and two new project sites in Kimanis. The purpose of these visits was to assess project progress, ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, and evaluate the operational efficiency of existing power plants that play a crucial role in the stability of Sabah's electricity supply. 'This close monitoring is vital to ensure all projects are on schedule and can increase generation capacity. Both of these new projects will contribute 200MW of energy to the grid upon completion,' said Nasser. He also emphasized that these efforts are part of the Sabah State Government's commitment to address electricity supply issues and strengthen the state's energy sector holistically, in line with the goals outlined in the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040). Advertisement 'ECoS is committed to ensuring that every energy project in Sabah is developed and managed efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Close cooperation among government agencies, GLC companies, and industry players is key to the successful implementation of these projects,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
ECoS strengthens efforts to increase energy generation capacity in Sabah
Abdul Nasser and delegations from ECoS and Sabah Electricity, visit one of the power stations and energy development project sites. KOTA KINABALU (May 27): The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) has conducted comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of key energy projects in Sabah, aligning with its efforts to strengthen the electricity supply system in Sabah. Its chief executive officer, Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid, accompanied by delegations from ECoS and Sabah Electricity, visited several existing power stations and energy development project sites located at the west coast of Sabah. Locations visited included the SPR Energy Power Plant, Kimanis Power Plant, Sabah Oil & Gas Terminal (SOGT), Tenom Pangi Hydro Station, and two new project sites in Kimanis. The purpose of these visits was to assess project progress, ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, and evaluate the operational efficiency of existing power plants that play a crucial role in the stability of Sabah's electricity supply. 'This close monitoring is vital to ensure all projects are on schedule and can increase generation capacity. Both of these new projects will contribute 200MW of energy to the grid upon completion,' said Nasser. He also emphasized that these efforts are part of the Sabah State Government's commitment to address electricity supply issues and strengthen the state's energy sector holistically, in line with the goals outlined in the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040). 'ECoS is committed to ensuring that every energy project in Sabah is developed and managed efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Close cooperation among government agencies, GLC companies, and industry players is key to the successful implementation of these projects,' he added.
Daily Express
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
ECoS strengthens efforts to increase energy generation capacity
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS), led by Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid, recently conducted inspections of major energy projects along Sabah's West Coast, including SPR Energy Power Plant, Kimanis Power Plant, Sabah Oil & Gas Terminal, Tenom Pangi Hydro Station, and new sites in Kimanis. The visits aimed to review project progress, safety, and operational efficiency to ensure stable electricity supply. Two new projects are expected to add 200MW to the grid. Nasser highlighted that these efforts align with the Sabah Government's commitment under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 to improve and sustain the state's energy sector through strong collaboration amongst agencies and industry players. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah intensifies efforts toward sustainable energy development
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: JAKARTA: Sabah's industrial leaders are intensifying efforts to position the state as a hub for sustainable energy development, following a high-level meeting with international energy infrastructure firm PT SAIPEM Indonesia. A delegation from Technical Skill (M) Sdn. Bhd. (TSM) and the Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI) met with SAIPEM officials at the company's Jakarta headquarters to explore potential collaborations aligned with Sabah's long-term energy ambitions. Advertisement The Sabah team included TSM Managing Director Yantho Abdul Majid, Executive Director Ali Rahman Matassan, Project Director Royan Rakam, and FSI President Richard Lim. They engaged in strategic discussions with SAIPEM's Country Manager for Indonesia and Business Development Manager for APAC, Pierangelo Abela. The meeting was facilitated by representatives from RINA, Enrico Beccaceci and Faiz Kasim, who are spearheading commercial development in the Asia-Pacific region. Central to the talks was Sabah's Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE RAMP 2040), which outlines the state's transition towards sustainable and resilient energy solutions. The delegation said areas where SAIPEM's global capabilities in energy infrastructure could directly support Sabah's goals under the roadmap. Advertisement 'This engagement demonstrates how Sabah's clear energy vision under SE RAMP 2040 is attracting serious attention from global industry players,' said Richard Lim. 'Such exchanges are vital for transforming our roadmap into tangible outcomes.' The meeting marks another milestone in Sabah's push to forge international partnerships that can accelerate the state's clean energy transition and industrial growth. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
