Planned shutdown for Stage 2, 3 of Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant to make way for upgrading works

Sarawak Energy's commitment to digitalising and upgrading its generation infrastructures led to the completion of the first stage of the automation project in May 2024.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, July 27: The planned shutdown for Stages 2 and 3 of the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) is to make way for upgrading works starting today (July 27) until Aug 8 and from Aug 24 to 25.

Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy), in a press statement, said during the Stage 2 and 3 upgrades, turbine operations will once again be temporarily suspended.

It said that following the completion of Stage One from May 17-21, date adjustments were made for the subsequent stages to ensure that all necessary arrangements were thoroughly addressed prior to the execution of the stages to minimise any potential disruptions and inconvenience to customers.

“The Cooling Water System and Fire Hydrant System will continue discharging minimal water for environmental flow (or minimum riparian flow) downstream.

“Sarawak Energy will also work with the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department on alternative water supply solutions if necessary,” it said.

Sarawak Energy also expressed its gratitude to customers and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this period to facilitate the smooth implementation of the automation project. — DayakDaily