Hyflux set to move into power generation [News]

By Ronnie Lim, The Business Times, 7 Oct 2011.

DESALINATION group Hyflux is set to make its foray into power generation when it starts building this quarter a 411-megawatt combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant which is integral to its S$890 million second desalination plant project here at Tuas.

Hyflux has secured gas feedstock for the power plant, having recently signed a gas sales agreement for liquefied natural gas with Singapore’s LNG aggregator, or buyer, BG Group, sources tell BT.

No details of the LNG volume are available, although other industry sources say that the Hyflux deal will probably have close to soaked up whatever remainder LNG volumes BG Group had to offer under the latter’s exclusive licence to sell a total three million tonnes per annum or until 2023, whichever comes earlier. Read more

Malaysia POWERGEN 2010

Event Title: MALAYSIA POWERGEN

Event Date: 15-16 March 2010

Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Country: Malaysia

Realising the increase in energy consumption, Malaysia continuously reviews its energy policy. The crucial challenges of the Malaysia power sector are sustainability, security and reliability of energy supply from energy resources – mix of non-renewable and renewable energy for long term sustainable development. This Conference assesses the implications of these challenges and how it translates into strategic growth, business and investment opportunities.

Themed “Seizing Investment, Partnership and Project Development Opportunities & Overcoming Challenges in Malaysia Power”, Malaysia PowerGen Conference is meeting of minds of the industry leaders and regulators from Malaysia and around the region to discuss the current state of Malaysian Power sector, to determine the future of the industry and to explore growth opportunities for both foreign and local entities.

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Phone: +65 6536 8676

Organiser: Asia Business Forum