Worldwide Holding Berhad (WHB), a state-linked company of Selangor in Malaysia, has commissioned 1.2GW Pulau Indah power plant in the country.
The facility, situated approximately 60km from Kuala Lumpur, is powered by GE Vernova’s 9HA.01 combined cycle technology. It can generate enough electricity to power around 2.5 million homes in Malaysia.
Under a 21-year agreement, GE Vernova will provide maintenance services and software solutions aimed at enhancing the plant’s asset visibility, reliability, and operational availability. The plant features a modular design that simplifies installation, control, and maintenance, facilitating quicker project execution.
GE Vernova Asia Gas Power president and CEO Ramesh Singaram said: “We are proud to add this plant to the 116 units operating globally, and that have amassed more than 3 million commercial operating hours, the equivalent capacity needed to power more than 50 million US homes.
“With more than 40 years of operations and the largest base of installed gas turbines in the country, GE Vernova is uniquely qualified to support Malaysia’s energy transition, while helping meet the growing power demand in the country.”
The Pulau Indah plant is equipped with two 9HA gas turbines, designed for flexibility with high ramp rates and rapid startup capabilities to accommodate varying energy demands. These turbines can also utilise a hydrogen blend of up to 50% by volume with natural gas, aligning with Malaysia’s shift towards cleaner energy sources.
Natural gas is increasingly favoured for electricity generation in Malaysia due to its lower carbon emissions compared to coal and its operational flexibility. The Pulau Indah facility includes two 600 MW blocks, each comprising a 9HA.01 gas turbine, an STF-D650 steam turbine, a W88 generator, and a Once Through Heat Recovery Steam Generator (OT HRSG).
To optimise overall plant performance, GE Vernova employs its Mark VIe Distributed Control System (DCS) software, which enhances asset management while reducing operational and maintenance costs. Continuous monitoring and analysis of data from the plant’s sensors will be conducted at GE Vernova’s Monitoring & Diagnostics Center in Greenville, South Carolina, ensuring efficient operations.
Recently, GE Vernova completed the acquisition of aerospace and industrial energy control solutions provider Woodward’s heavy-duty gas turbine combustion parts business in South Carolina.
