133 kV substation to improve energy supply in Miri
Samling Group was approached by Sarawak Energy Berhad and obliged by way of donation of approximately 25,000 m2 (6.16 acres) of land for the new substation.
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Malaysia, Miri: Samling Group was approached by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and obliged by way of donation of approximately 25,000 m2 (6.16 acres) of land for the new substation.
The new Eastwood EHV 133 kV substation, located at ParkCity Eastwood, will be in operation soon as an investment into the future of Miri for generations to come.
Pantai Bayu Indah (PBI) Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Chee Siew Pin said SEB aimed to install new transmission capacity by constructing a more centralised substation closer to the city centre, and Samling Group is doing its part for the benefit of the local community.
“This is part of improving the reliability and quality of energy supply to the central area. The current energy demands are supported via two intake substations, namely Tudan EHV far to the north, and Marudi junction EHV to the far south of Miri city. At their current location, these existing substations are not effectively situated to provide the most reliable energy supply to the central area. This new Eastwood EHV substation will be one of the main injection points directly supplying to the central area. It is expected that with the completion of this substation, the reliability and quality of energy supply will be improved significantly,” Chee said.
The new substation is expected to cater for the increasing future energy demand of the city and the connection will reduce power disruptions and add stability to the energy grid.
Source: The Borneo Post