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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Power dept to automate ops to smoothen supply, fix faults
Representative Image Panaji: The Goa electricity department has almost negligible automation in its power distribution system to enable it to quickly identify and rectify faults, the department said. It is in talks to implement a supervisory control and data acquisition system (Scada) up to the 33kV substation level, the department submitted to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, which regulates the power sector in Goa. Automation will be the next step, the department said. The lack of the Scada hampered the effort to automate the distribution activities, the department said. Once the system is adopted, it will enable the department to have advanced data collection capabilities and hence play a significant role in power system operation. It will enable the department to do more than just collect data. The Scada will automate the entire distribution network by facilitating remote monitoring, coordinating, and controlling the power distribution to consumers. The system will replace manual labour to perform distribution tasks and manual processes in distribution systems with automated equipment, the department said. Smartgrid will be introduced by the department as a pilot project to control consumer loads during peak demand periods. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo The pros and cons of this project will be studied in one area before implementing it in other areas. The department also has plans to implement central govt's revamped power distribution scheme, which includes the installation of prepaid smart meters for all consumers along with a unified billing and collection system. Other infrastructure works to strengthen and modernise the system and measures for loss reduction are envisaged by the scheme. These and other measures will help the department optimally utilise its employee resources, especially the ones at the site level — contractual staff, meter readers, line staff, and data entry operators.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Call for independent probe into Petronas over blast
PETALING JAYA: Environmental watchdog RimbaWatch has urged the Selangor government to launch an independent inquiry into Petronas Gas Berhad and several government agencies following the April 1 gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, which injured 145 people and damaged over 200 homes. The call comes after a report by the Occupational Safety and Health Department concluded that the blast was caused by unstable soil and groundwater accumulation, leading to 24.3cm of soil subsidence over 25 years. The report, released on Monday, found no evidence of negligence. RimbaWatch has challenged this conclusion, arguing that Malaysian law defines negligence as the failure to exercise reasonable care, particularly when such failure results in harm. 'Given this definition, a number of questions remain unanswered,' the group said in a statement. Citing the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 and Gas Supply Act 1993, RimbaWatch stressed that pipeline operators may bear civil or criminal liability if faults in design, monitoring or maintenance are found. It said Petronas has consistently promoted its pipeline infrastructure as long-lasting and monitored using advanced systems, including aerial and ground patrols, and real-time technologies such as Scada and PiriGIS. Given these capabilities, RimbaWatch questioned how such significant soil movement went unnoticed. It pointed out that environmental impact assessments (EIA) have been mandatory since 1988 and questioned whether the original EIA for the pipeline, laid in 2000, adequately accounted for long-term geological risks, such as groundwater buildup and subsidence. 'Who approved the EIA and who was responsible for monitoring its implementation over the years?' It also highlighted a history of pipeline failures, particularly the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline, which has reportedly experienced explosions and leaks since 2014 and was decommissioned earlier this year due to persistent maintenance problems. 'This raises serious doubts about whether Petronas has put in place more stringent monitoring of high-risk pipeline sections, particularly after its experience with the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline.' RimbaWatch also called for scrutiny of government agencies involved in land-use planning, questioning how approval was given to build dense housing near a major gas pipeline. The organisation warned that framing the disaster as purely environmental, with no accountability assigned, reflects a broader trend in Malaysia's response to environmental disasters. It cited the 2022 Kampung Iboi floods and Batang Kali landslide as examples in which systemic accountability was lacking. To underscore its point, RimbaWatch referred to the 2018 Revolution Pipeline explosion in Pennsylvania, which was similarly triggered by a landslide but resulted in nine criminal charges and a US$30 million (RM125.82 million) fine for the operator. 'We call for the Selangor government to commission an independent investigation, supported by local, regional and international experts in engineering, health and safety, geology, and law, to address these critical questions and uphold economic and environmental justice for the residents of Putra Heights,' it said. RimbaWatch stressed that such a probe must be independent, warning that fossil fuel companies and regulators should not be allowed to escape potential responsibility for a disaster of this magnitude. At a press conference on Monday, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said investigations into the gas pipeline explosion at Putra Heights concluded that the incident was not caused by sabotage or negligence but rather by long-term ground subsidence. He also said police found no evidence of sabotage or negligence contributing to the incident. The investigation was led by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, alongside the Minerals and Geoscience Department, Public Works Department, Fire and Rescue Department and police.
Borneo Post
24-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Julaihi: Regional water grids across Sarawak to be connected under comprehensive master plan
Julaihi (sixth left) is seen in a group photo at the Singapore International Water Week 2025 event. KUCHING (June 24): Sarawak has developed the comprehensive Water Supply Master Plan and Water Grid to transform its water supply sector and achieve full coverage by 2030, said Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi. In his keynote address at the Singapore Business Forum @ Spotlight for Singapore International Water Week 2025 yesterday, the Minister for Utility and Telecommunication shared that under the masterplan, all water grids in southern, central, and northern regions will be upgraded, enhanced, and expanded. He said these regional grids will eventually be connected to span across Sarawak. 'Currently Sarawak's overall water supply coverage is 85.4 per cent with rural coverage at about 70.5 per cent. The pipeline grid systems are served by separate supply schemes which are not integrated across the whole Sarawak. 'For communities in the remote interior areas that are inaccessible for supply from the water grid, clean water is supplied through stand-alone Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (Sawas),' he said. Julaihi pointed out that a single entity for Sarawak water supply will be formed through the amalgamation of Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board, and Laku Management Sdn Bhd, as well as the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department at a later stage. He shared that Sarawak is also adopting digitalisation to drive innovative automation. Key initiatives include a centralised supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) command centre, smart meters, smart internet-of things (IOT) applications such as smart leakages detection, and other cutting-edge technologies that support improved service delivery and the reduction of non-revenue water losses, he said. Julaihi was invited by the Singapore Water Association (SWA) to deliver the keynote 'Regional Partnerships – Tapping Southeast Asia's Water Market Regional Synergy in Tackling Shared Water Challenges'. The keynote noted Sarawak will continue to strengthen its collaborations with its Southeast Asian neighbours and international partners as it pursues the transformation of the water sector. In conjunction with the visit, the Sarawak delegation also visited the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Separation Technologies Applied Research and Translation Centre (START). The delegation explored advanced analytical equipment and filtration technologies and the feasibility of adopting these for Sarawak's water and utility sector. The delegation also visited the Public Utilities Board (PUB) Command Centre to witness the uses of machine learning for PUB's data-based predictive maintenance and asset management optimisation to reduce system downtime and provide the most efficient water service delivery and maintenance. 'This engagement underscores Sarawak's commitment to innovation and collaborations with our Southeast Asian neighbours in advancing sustainable water and utility solutions,' added Julaihi. julaihi narawi lead Sarawak water grids Singapore Water Association
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TechStore kicks off FY25 with RM14m turnover, RM109m order book
PUCHONG: Enterprise IT services provider TechStore Bhd delivered a turnover of RM14.0 million in the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), mainly from its maintenance and support services segment that accounted for 85.2% of the top line. This included the provision of hardware, software and professional services for Intelligence Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Scada) system, supply of Internet of Things (IoT) module and expander modules, and the supply of cameras and network video recorders. There are no comparative figures for the preceding corresponding quarter and year-to-date results, as this is the second interim financial report being announced in compliance with the ACE Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia. Net profit for the quarter came in at RM1.0 million, which included RM0.9 million of one-off listing expenses. Managing director Tan Hock Lim said the company started the year on a firm note, backed by its healthy order book of RM109.1 million as of March 31, 2025, encompassing enterprise IT services for the government agencies and major infrastructure projects such as the LRT3 and the RTS Link. 'Subsequently, on May 8, 2025, we secured another new ICT maintenance contract from the Home Ministry valued at RM15.9 million, further strengthening our project portfolio. 'Our teams are focused on the successful execution of our ongoing projects. At the same time, we are actively pursuing new project opportunities, especially those larger-scale, more complex transportation projects in Penang and Johor. 'Our job pipeline remains strong, supported by a tender book valued at RM772.0 million as of 30 April 2025,' Tan said. The group maintains a positive outlook, underpinned by Malaysia's accelerating digital transformation and growing demand for enterprise IT services in the public and infrastructure sectors. TechStore's customised, localised solutions and strong market presence in these segments position the group well for continued growth. Meanwhile, at the macro level, the group's operations remain largely unaffected by international trade tariffs due to its domestic focus. To recap, TechStore raised RM25.0 million in funds from its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on February 18, 2025.
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
City Power reclaims energy control with John Ware power station
The station is now one of three generation sites that will collectively contribute 150MW of capacity to the Johannesburg grid. City Power has declared a critical milestone in Johannesburg's push for energy autonomy with the revival of the John Ware Open Cycle Gas Turbine Power Station. According to the utility, the recommissioning of the John Ware facility comes as part of City Power's aggressive 10-point plan to reduce the city's vulnerability to national load shedding and improve energy resilience in Gauteng. City Power on Monday added that the John Ware facility stands as 'a symbol of our commitment to making sure that the city remains energy secure'. 'This is about taking control of our own energy destiny,' it said. Breaking free from Eskom's grip The John Ware power station was left vandalised and inoperable after the 2010 Fifa World Cup and now has been brought back to life through a focused refurbishment campaign. The station is now one of three generation sites, alongside Durban Street and Cottesloe, that will collectively contribute 150MW of capacity to the Johannesburg grid. The move represents a significant shift in municipal energy planning, with City Power taking on generation responsibilities traditionally left to Eskom. 'We developed the 10-point plan to respond directly to the country's energy challenges. That includes developing our own generation capacity, which we are delivering on,' the utility said. During commissioning, each of the two 25MW turbines at John Ware successfully generated 18MW, or 72% of capacity, despite limited diesel supplies. 'This dispels the false notion and inaccurate claims that the site generates less than 10MW,' the statement said. ALSO READ: Here's this week's Eskom load reduction and City Power outage schedule Engineering a resilient energy backbone Refurbishment works included major upgrades to fuel infrastructure, electrical systems and mechanical operations. City Power restored damaged fuel tanks, laid new pipelines and replaced key gauges and valves. Electrical work featured new high-capacity cabling, switch gear refurbishment and transformer protection enhancements. City Power invested in advanced grid management technologies, including a centralised Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Scada) system and smart meters. 'We are building a smart, modernised grid that can respond rapidly to faults and enable more efficient energy supply management,' the utility said. This includes a robust data centre platform designed to support multiple critical systems like Scada, tele-protection and voice communications, ensuring secure and uninterrupted service. ALSO READ: Here's when City Power won't pay up or fix your outage Energy resilience where it's needed most The utility further implemented solar PV systems on public buildings, health facilities and schools to ensure critical services continue during load shedding. Micro-grids and solar public lighting projects are also underway to lighten the load on the main grid. 'These efforts directly respond to the real-world impact of national power constraints on municipal service delivery,' City Power said. City Power's re-entry into power generation signifies more than just infrastructure repair, it reflects a broader political and operational intention to localise energy governance. 'By investing in infrastructure like John Ware, we are building a foundation for Gauteng's economic resilience,' the utility added. NOW READ: City Power is monitoring this weak spot to stop power outages from theft
